Civic Leadership has won three straight games at home, while Academy of Science and Innovation has won three straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Thursday. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Civic Leadership Eagles duke it out with the Academy of Science and Innovation Ravens at 5:00 p.m.
Civic Leadership is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Weaver just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They came up short against the Beavers, falling 77-52. The contest marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, a well-balanced attack led Academy of Science and Innovation over Achievement First in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Academy of Science and Innovation blew Achievement First out of the water with a 70-27 final score. The Ravens have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 22 points or more this season.
Civic Leadership better keep an eye on Ibrahim Sidik. He was instrumental in Academy of Science and Innovation's win, going 8 of 10 on his way to 20 points and four blocks. Sidik is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last three games he's played. Warlin Franco was another key player, going 6 for 8 en route to 13 points and four steals.
Having lost for the first time this season, Civic Leadership fell to 4-1. As for Academy of Science and Innovation, their win bumped their record up to 9-1.
Civic Leadership was taken down by Academy of Science and Innovation 71-24 in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Thankfully for Civic Leadership, Amari Cruz (who dropped a double-double on 21 points and ten boards) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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