Founders Classical Academy is 9-1 against KIPP Austin Collegiate since December of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Founders Classical Academy Archers will be playing in front of their home fans against the KIPP Austin Collegiate Cardinals at 6:30 p.m. Both teams have allowed few points on average, (Founders Classical Academy: 30, KIPP Austin Collegiate: 24.9) so any points scored will be well earned.
Founders Classical Academy posted their biggest victory since December 5, 2023 on Friday. Everything went their way against IDEA Parmer as Founders Classical Academy made off with a 44-19 win. The win made it back-to-back wins for Founders Classical Academy.
Founders Classical Academy relied on the efforts of Mary Tavarez, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds, and Faith Buterbaugh, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Buterbaugh has scored all season. Anna Mishler was another key contributor, scoring four points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, KIPP Austin Collegiate can now show off ten landslide victories after their most recent game on Friday. They claimed a resounding 47-9 win over IDEA Rundberg at home. The squad ran away with 39 points in the first half and mostly just sat on those to pick up the victory.
KIPP Austin Collegiate got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kendal Martin out in front who scored 12 points along with four steals. Martin is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Genesis Robles, who scored eight points along with seven steals and five rebounds.
The win got Founders Classical Academy back to even at 9-9. As for KIPP Austin Collegiate, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season.
Things could have been worse for Founders Classical Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 34-19 loss to KIPP Austin Collegiate in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Founders Classical Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
