The Classical Magnet Gladiators won the last time they faced the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Phoenix, and things went their way on Wednesday too. Classical Magnet strolled past Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy with points to spare, taking the game 44-27. The win made it back-to-back wins for Classical Magnet.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Ellie DiChristina, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Hawkins, who scored six points along with 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Even though they lost, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Classical Magnet's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Classical Magnet won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Hartford Public at 4:30 p.m. on February 8th. Hartford Public is coming into the match with five straight defeats on the road, meaning Classical Magnet will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, they will face off against Academy of Science and Innovation at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.