Capital Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] Eagles, falling 72-49. The Trailblazers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Capital Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Syre Gillespie posted 21 points along with five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Hill, who had 11 points and seven rebounds.
Trailblazers
| 01/10/25 @ CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy] | 49-72 |
| 01/07/25 vs Academy of Science and Innovation | 32-72 |
| 01/03/25 @ Weaver | 50-65 |
| 12/30/24 vs Bristol Eastern | 52-85 |
Even though they lost, Capital Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Capital Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Capital Prep will head out to face off against Classical Magnet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for CREC [Computer Science and Engineering/Academy], they will host Metropolitan Learning Center at 6:15 p.m. on January 17th.
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