Basketball Game Preview: Carver High School of Engineering & Science vs. Academy at Palumbo Griffin

Carver High School of Engineering & Science hasn't had much luck against Academy at Palumbo recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. Carver High School of Engineering & Science will take on the Academy at Palumbo Griffin at 3:15 p.m. Carver High School of Engineering & Science is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.

If Carver High School of Engineering & Science beats Academy at Palumbo with 55 points on Wednesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Carver High School of Engineering & Science simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat Mastery Charter North - Pickett 55-19. Carver High School of Engineering & Science has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 20 points or more this season.

Carver High School of Engineering & Science's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Savannah Hall, who posted 23 points. Hall's afternoon made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Isabella Brown was another key player, putting up 17 points.

Meanwhile, Academy at Palumbo was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 48-43 to Plymouth Whitemarsh.

Carver High School of Engineering & Science's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.8 points per game. As for Academy at Palumbo, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.

Carver High School of Engineering & Science came up short against Academy at Palumbo when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 53-44. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Academy at Palumbo's Aisha Muibi, who scored 28 points along with six boards and five steals. Now that Carver High School of Engineering & Science knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.