McKinley Tech hasn't had much luck against Banneker recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The McKinley Tech Trainers will head out on the road to challenge the Banneker Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m.
McKinley Tech is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: Roosevelt, who was ranked ninth at the time (McKinley Tech was ranked 11th). McKinley Tech was outmatched by Roosevelt and fell 56-13. The Trainers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-11.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Banneker, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, posting a 50-4 win. The Bulldogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 22 points or more this season.
McKinley Tech better keep an eye on Ava Baughns. She was instrumental in Banneker's win, putting up eight points along with nine rebounds and four steals. Baughns has been hot for a while, having posted three or more steals the last 11 times she's played. Jami George was another key player, scoring eight points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Banneker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in six consecutive games.
Banneker's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-3. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 16.0 points per game. As for McKinley Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-9.
McKinley Tech took a serious blow against Banneker when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 46-8. Can McKinley Tech avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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