Overbrook lost to Sankofa Freedom Academy back in January of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Panthers had to suffer through a 73-44 loss at the hands of the Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 574th, while the Warriors are ranked 144th).
Sankofa Freedom Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Yasir Johnson, who went 5-for-6 to rack up 13 points and three steals. Those three steals gave Johnson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nasir Brown, who posted eight points and five steals.
Overbrook has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season. As for Sankofa Freedom Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Overbrook will square off against Mastery Charter North - Pickett at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Sankofa Freedom Academy, they will welcome Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sankofa Freedom Academy will be up against Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech's rather soft defense (which has allowed 64.33 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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