Achievement First was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 49-47 heartbreaker at the hands of the Capital Prep Trailblazers. Achievement First lost against Capital Prep in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 78-47 score last time.
Capital Prep found their leader in sophomore Syre Gillespie, who posted 27 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Gillespie's evening made it seven games in a row in which he has scored at least 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Javaris Spencer, who scored seven points and nine boards.
Achievement First's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Capital Prep, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-7 and their overall record up to 3-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Achievement First will host Classical Magnet at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Capital Prep, they will square off against Bulkeley at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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