The Academy at Palumbo Griffin will challenge the Simon Gratz Bulldogs at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
Two weeks ago, Academy at Palumbo didn't have quite enough to beat Abraham Lincoln and fell 47-45.
Beatrix Kaeli
| 01/27/25 vs Abraham Lincoln | 3 |
| 01/24/25 @ Bodine | 3 |
| 01/22/25 vs Carver High School of Engineering & Science | 5 |
| 01/21/25 vs Plymouth Whitemarsh | 2 |
Despite their loss, Academy at Palumbo saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Beatrix Kaeli, who posted 12 points along with seven rebounds and three steals, was perhaps the best of all. Kaeli is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Naimah Hargrove, who had eight points and five boards.
Even though they lost, Academy at Palumbo smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Simon Gratz came tearing into Friday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 31 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 50-40.
Simon Gratz's win came from a few key players Academy at Palumbo will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alana Wilkerson, who earned 17 points. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Simon Gratz's points. Zakkiyah Lucas was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Simon Gratz's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.0 points over those games. As for Academy at Palumbo, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-5.
Everything came up roses for Academy at Palumbo against Simon Gratz in their previous meeting back in January of 2016, as the squad secured a 64-14 win. In that contest, Academy at Palumbo amassed a halftime lead of 30-10, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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