Weldon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 68-42 to the KIPP P Pride. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chargers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 49-48 back in January.
KIPP P's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tyrese Holmes, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten boards. The dominant performance gave Holmes a new career-high in rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jihad Baker, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 12 points and three steals.
Weldon's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for KIPP P, their victory bumped their record up to 5-11.
Looking ahead, Weldon will take on Wilson Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wilson Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Weldon surely won't give up without a fight. As for KIPP P, they will challenge Rocky Mount Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rocky Mount Prep knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine matchups -- so hopefully KIPP P likes a good challenge.
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