Burke waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Philip Simmons Iron Horses by a score of 54-41. For the Bulldogs, this counts as revenge for the 46-16 win the Iron Horses walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2022.
| 01/14/25 @ Philip Simmons | 6 |
| 02/06/24 vs Baptist Hill | 6 |
| 12/28/24 vs Sissonville | 5 |
| 12/27/24 vs Halls | 5 |
| 12/27/24 vs Halls | 5 |
Burke's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryanna Graham, who went 6 of 8 on her way to 13 points along with eight steals and six assists. What's more, Graham also racked up six boards, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Nathaya Phoenix, who went 7 for 10 en route to 16 points in addition to six rebounds and four blocks.
When it comes to explaining why Philip Simmons lost, don't look at Kenira Holmes. Despite the final result, she almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 boards. Holmes is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played. Ava Harkey also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Burke is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points per game. As for Philip Simmons, their loss was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-11.
Burke wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 52-28 win against Woodland on the 17th. Philip Simmons has also already played their next contest, a 39-26 victory against Academic Magnet on the 17th.
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