Animo Robinson and Sherman Oaks CES squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Animo Robinson had to settle for second. They took a 65-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Sherman Oaks CES Knights.
Deandre Kirkpatrick
| 02/20/25 @ Sherman Oaks CES | 18 |
| 02/06/25 vs USC Hybrid | 23 |
| 02/05/25 vs Esperanza College Prep | 24 |
| 02/04/25 vs Gertz-Ressler | 35 |
| 01/30/25 vs University Prep Value | 17 |
Animo Robinson's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Deandre Kirkpatrick, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten boards. Kirkpatrick's afternoon made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Roger Shackelford was another key player, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Animo Robinson smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in four consecutive contests.
It was another big night for Andre O'Daniel, who posted 36 points in addition to five boards and five steals for Sherman Oaks CES. O'Daniel is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 26 or more in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Evan O'Daniel, who put up 11 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
Animo Robinson's defeat dropped their record down to 15-11. As for Sherman Oaks CES, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season.
Animo Robinson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Sherman Oaks CES has already played their next matchup (against Northridge Academy), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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