South Philadelphia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a blow against Hill Freedman World Academy, falling 68-36. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 484th, while Hill Freedman World Academy are ranked 211th).
Hill Freedman World Academy was led to victory by Dahkenah Wilkins and Jaiden Copeland. Wilkins dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 steals, while Copeland almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine steals. The match was Copeland's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Amaad Lyles was another key player, putting up 12 points along with six steals and five boards.
South Philadelphia's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Hill Freedman World Academy, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-1.
After both having extra time off, South Philadelphia and Strawberry Mansion will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 3:15 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Hill Freedman World Academy, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Sayre at 3:15 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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