Academy for Innovative Education couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 25-15 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Archbishop Carroll Bulldogs on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Aviators of the 38-9 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
Academy for Innovative Education's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Samantha Ayerdis, who had three points along with seven steals. Ayerdis is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last six games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Jazmin Grullon, who had eight points.
Academy for Innovative Education will face off against True North Classical Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Archbishop Carroll, they will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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