
Spartans
02/05/25 vs Kennedy | 62-54 |
02/04/25 @ Wolcott | 63-50 |
01/31/25 vs Holy Cross | 72-67 |
01/28/25 @ Derby | 92-25 |
01/27/25 @ Nonnewaug | 70-55 |
01/24/25 vs Naugatuck | 80-47 |
Waterbury Career Academy came tearing into Wednesday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.6 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Kennedy Eagles by a score of 62-54. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut basketball rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Eagles are ranked 134th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading Waterbury Career Academy to victory were Alex Turner and Anthony Rodriguez. Turner posted 16 points and seven boards, while Rodriguez had 14 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Those six boards gave Rodriguez a new career-high. Maekhi Weaver was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Waterbury Career Academy's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.2 points per game. As for Kennedy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waterbury Career Academy will host Crosby at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Kennedy, they will welcome Wilby at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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