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On Wednesday, Banneker faced McKinley Tech in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Banneker Bulldogs put the hurt on the McKinley Tech Trainers with a sharp 48-28 win. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.
Banneker's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kylee Deskins, who posted eight points along with ten boards and eight assists. Deskins is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Imani Diallo, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Banneker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.
Banneker pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28 points. As for McKinley Tech, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Banneker will face off against Roosevelt at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Roosevelt will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Banneker surely won't give up without a fight. As for McKinley Tech, they will take on Woodson at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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