KIPP Legacy entered their match against Blue Valley Northwest on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. KIPP Legacy took a 61-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blue Valley Northwest Huskies. While losing is never fun, KIPP Legacy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 119th in Missouri, while Blue Valley Northwest is ranked 12th in Kansas).
Blue Valley Northwest's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Trevor Garlington led the charge by going 5 for 8 on his way to 13 points in addition to six boards and five assists. Garlington has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Keaton Humphrey was another key player, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds.
KIPP Legacy's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-8. As for Blue Valley Northwest, their win bumped their record up to 10-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. KIPP Legacy will venture away from home to face off against Barstow at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Blue Valley Northwest has already played their next contest (against Bishop Miege), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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