Phillips is 0-10 against Kenwood since January of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. The Wildcats just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Broncos at 5:00 p.m. Phillips has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Phillips is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They came out on top against Lake Forest Academy by a score of 69-62 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Caxys: they've now won three in a row.
Phillips' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mia Scott, who posted 21 points. Another player making a difference was Kamaria Sephus, who scored 18 points.
Meanwhile, Kenwood blew past Batavia, posting a 50-20 win. The Broncos have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 29 points or more this season.
Kenwood's win came from a few key players Phillips will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Danielle Brooks, who shot 63% from the field on her way to 11 points and five steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games she's played dating back to last season. Amillya Henigan was another key player, going 6-for-13 en route to 13 points and seven steals.
Kenwood was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Batavia only racked up three.
Phillips picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-5. As for Kenwood, their record now sits at 4-1.
Things could have been worse for Phillips, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 69-52 loss to Kenwood in their previous meeting back in February. Thankfully for the Wildcats, London Walker George (who made all 8 shots she took racking up 24 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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