Irvington Preparatory Academy and KIPP Legacy squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Irvington Preparatory Academy had to settle for second. They took a blow against the KIPP Legacy Lions, falling 72-35. Irvington Preparatory Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as KIPP Legacy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Irvington Preparatory Academy's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Xavier Page, who posted 14 points and five boards, and Owen Kriech, who earned four points and three steals.
It was another big night for Shalon Robinson, who shot 42% from the field on his way to 14 points along with six assists and six steals for KIPP Legacy. KIPP Legacy is 15-2 when Robinson posts three or more steals, but 2-5 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaiden Sanders, who made all 7 shots he took to post 14 points and six rebounds.
Irvington Preparatory Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-18 record this season. The win (which was KIPP Legacy's sixth in a row) raised their record to 17-7.
Irvington Preparatory Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for KIPP Legacy, they will face off against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. KIPP Legacy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.1 points per game this season.
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