Girard Academic Music Program was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-50 heartbreaker at the hands of Mariana Bracetti Academy. The Pioneers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Mariana Bracetti Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Girard Academic Music Program lost, don't look at Jovanni Romeo. Despite the final result, he posted 20 points. That was a full 40% of Girard Academic Music Program's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Zach Isham, who scored eight points.
Mariana Bracetti Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joan Diaz-Peralta, who went 7 for 12 on his way to 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jahir Butler-Banks, who had 11 points.
Girard Academic Music Program's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Mariana Bracetti Academy, they moved to 4-8 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Girard Academic Music Program wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 67-35 loss against Franklin Learning Center on the 28th. Mariana Bracetti Academy has also already played their next game, a 42-39 defeat against Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush on the 28th.
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