The KIPP College Prep Panthers will square off against the KIPP DC Legacy College Prep Bulldogs at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. KIPP College Prep will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
KIPP College Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: Ron Brown, who was ranked 18th in their home state at the time (KIPP College Prep was ranked 22nd). KIPP College Prep had to suffer through a 38-0 loss at the hands of Ron Brown.
KIPP College Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jeremy Benson Jr.
Meanwhile, KIPP DC Legacy College Prep has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 13.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a 35-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bell. The contest marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Jordan Stubbs, who picked up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 68 yards. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending two passes. Mason Fletcher was another key passer, throwing for 240 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes.
Even if they lost, KIPP DC Legacy College Prep's defensive line still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Leading the way was DeAngelo Fleming with two. Delonte Walker was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (6.0 for loss).
KIPP College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for KIPP DC Legacy College Prep, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
KIPP College Prep might still be hurting after the 32-6 defeat they got from KIPP DC Legacy College Prep in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Can KIPP College Prep avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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