The KIPP Esperanza Eagles will take on the East Palo Alto Academy Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. KIPP Esperanza will be strutting in after a victory while East Palo Alto Academy will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, KIPP Esperanza turned things around against San Francisco Christian on Tuesday. They breezed by the Trojans to the tune of 50-23. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Eddie Whiteside continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, putting up 14 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Juan Almanza, who posted eight points.
Meanwhile, East Palo Alto Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Mountain View Academy, falling 73-48. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-18.
East Palo Alto Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for KIPP Esperanza, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
KIPP Esperanza beat East Palo Alto Academy 45-38 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will KIPP Esperanza repeat their success, or does East Palo Alto Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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