Basketball Recap: Nick Mapp Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Herron

Lions

Margin (Wins)

11/25/24 vs Central Christian Academy	53
12/06/24 vs BELIEVE Circle City	50
01/18/25 vs Tindley	30
12/26/24 vs Horizon Christian	27
12/09/24 vs Purdue Broad Ripple	27

KIPP Legacy won the last time they faced Herron and things went their way on Monday too. The KIPP Legacy Lions blew past the Herron Achaeans 66-41. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 20 points or more this season.

KIPP Legacy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nick Mapp, who went 8-for-12 to rack up 21 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Shalon Robinson, who went 7-for-12 en route to 17 points along with eight assists and six steals.

When it comes to explaining why Herron lost, don't look at Cj Stephens. Despite the final result, he posted eight points in addition to six boards and five assists. Stephens has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last six times he's played. Josiah Clarke was another key player, putting up nine points.

KIPP Legacy pushed their record up to 13-7 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.0 points over those games. As for Herron, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-21.

KIPP Legacy has already played their next contest, a 74-40 victory against Victory College Prep on the 20th. As for Herron, they will challenge Indianapolis Scecina Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on February 26th.