Academy at Palumbo was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 45-43 heartbreaker at the hands of the Parkway Center City Bulldogs. The Griffin were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2022.
When it comes to explaining why Academy at Palumbo lost, don't look at Julius Pommells. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points. William Garwood was another key player, putting up six points.
Academy at Palumbo's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Parkway Center City, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Academy at Palumbo will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Prep Charter at 3:15 p.m. on January 6, 2025. Parkway Center City will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Sayre at 3:15 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Sayre has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last six games.
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