Banneker is 9-0 against McKinley Tech since December of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Banneker Bulldogs will be playing at home against the McKinley Tech Trainers at 5:30 p.m. Banneker's defense has only allowed 29 points per game this season, so McKinley Tech's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Banneker is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, who was ranked 21st at the time (Banneker was ranked fourth). Banneker blew past Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, posting a 50-4 victory. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 22 points or more this season.
| 01/27/25 vs Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering | 4 |
| 01/25/25 @ Western | 4 |
| 01/22/25 @ Dunbar | 4 |
| 01/17/25 @ Eastern | 4 |
| 01/15/25 vs School Without Walls | 4 |
Ava Baughns was her usual excellent self, putting up eight points in addition to nine rebounds and four steals. She has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 11 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jami George, who posted eight points along with five boards and four steals.
Banneker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, McKinley Tech played a tough contest on Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 56-13 loss at the hands of Roosevelt. The Trainers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-11.
Banneker's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 16.0 points per game. As for McKinley Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Everything came up roses for Banneker against McKinley Tech when the teams last played back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 46-8 victory. Does Banneker have another victory up their sleeve, or will McKinley Tech turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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