Mariana Bracetti Academy gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They strolled past KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy with points to spare, taking the game 47-31. This was payback for Mariana Bracetti Academy, who suffered a 64-32 loss the last time these two teams met.
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy's lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Mekhi Anderson, who scored 8 points. Another player making a difference was Sayid Cooley, who scored 7 points.
Mariana Bracetti Academy's win bumped their record up to 1-0. As for KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mariana Bracetti Academy will take on Kensington at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Philadelphia Academy Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday.
