Kennedy had lost six straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 6-14 to make it seven. They fell 68-61 to the Hinkley Thunder. Commanders fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Thunder since Tuesday.
Anthony Zink
| 02/17/26 vs Hinkley | 20 |
| 02/13/26 vs Denver West | 19 |
| 02/11/26 vs DSST: Green Valley Ranch | 22 |
| 02/06/26 @ Lincoln | 27 |
| 02/05/26 @ DSST: Cedar | 16 |
| 02/03/26 @ KIPP Denver Collegiate | 34 |
Loss or not, Kennedy got some senior leadership from Xavier Benavidez and Anthony Zink. Benavidez shot 40% from the field to rack up 18 points, while Zink posted 20 points. Zink's evening made it six games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Ki'Marri Dotson was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven rebounds.
As for Hinkley, they moved to 2-19 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak. The game was the first time they have beaten Kennedy on their court since January 13, 2023.
Hinkley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Josiah Lopez, who earned 21 points. Another player making a difference was Mading Miakol, who put up 17 points.
Kennedy has already played their next matchup, a 52-38 win against KIPP Denver Collegiate on the 19th. As for Hinkley, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 75-69 defeat against DSST: Cedar on the 19th.
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