It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but West Philadelphia had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Carver High School of Engineering & Science, sneaking past 74-71. The Speedboys haven't had any issues with Carver High School of Engineering & Science recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Xavier Howard
| 02/11/25 vs Carver High School of Engineering & Science | 22 |
| 01/28/25 @ Mastery Charter North - Pickett | 20 |
| 12/14/24 @ William Penn | 17 |
| 01/18/25 @ Chester | 14 |
| 12/29/24 vs MOT Charter | 14 |
Leading West Philadelphia to victory were Xavier Howard and Khabir Washington. Howard posted 22 points and seven boards, while Washington put up 15 points and eight assists. The dominant performance gave Howard a new career-high in points. Makel Butts was another key player, putting up nine points.
When it comes to explaining why Carver High School of Engineering & Science lost, don't look at Fareed Brown. Despite the final result, he had 31 points. Brown continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Matt McField, who earned 16 points.
West Philadelphia's victory bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Carver High School of Engineering & Science, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-9.
Looking ahead, West Philadelphia is taking a road trip to challenge Imhotep Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Imhotep Charter will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something West Philadelphia surely won't give up without a fight. Carver High School of Engineering & Science does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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