The Math Civics & Sciences Mighty Elephants won the last time they faced the Girard Academic Music Program Pioneers, and things went their way on Monday too. Math Civics & Sciences secured a 29-25 W over Girard Academic Music Program. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Math Civics & Sciences.
Math Civics & Sciences' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jabriyah Gibbs led the charge by scoring 12 points along with six rebounds. Saahiya Holloman was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
Despite the defeat, Girard Academic Music Program had strong showings from Laura Alfaro, who scored 11 points, and Sophia Petrone, who scored nine points. Alfaro scored a full 44% of Girard Academic Music Program's points, the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Math Civics & Sciences' win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0. As for Girard Academic Music Program, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Math Civics & Sciences will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush at 3:15 p.m. on January 5, 2024. As for Girard Academic Music Program, they will head out on the road to face off against Frankford at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Frankford's defense has only allowed 25.5 points per game this season, so Girard Academic Music Program's offense will have their work cut out for Girard Academic Music Program.
