Burke lost to Philip Simmons on January 13th and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bulldogs fell 42-37 to the Iron Horses. The Bulldogs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the defeat, Burke saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kendall Smith posted 16 points and eight boards. Tahlayjah Bulter was another key player, putting up six points and six rebounds.
Philip Simmons got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Dylan Porcher out in front who put up ten points along with six boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenira Holmes, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
Burke's loss dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Philip Simmons, their record now sits at 10-6.
Burke has already played their next contest, a 41-38 defeat against Woodland on the 5th. As for Philip Simmons, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 37-25 win against Academic Magnet on the 3rd.
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