Basketball Recap: West Philadelphia Victorious

Speedboys

Previous 2 Games

01/21/25 @ Carver High School of Engineering & Science	57-56
01/18/25 @ Chester	61-54

West Philadelphia won the last time they faced Carver High School of Engineering & Science and things went their way on Tuesday too. The West Philadelphia Speedboys pulled ahead with a 57-56 photo finish over Carver High School of Engineering & Science. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Speedboys.

West Philadelphia got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Khabir Washington out in front who posted 12 points and eight assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Williams, who had 15 points.

Washington wasn't the only one working in the assists department: West Philadelphia was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carver High School of Engineering & Science only posted eight assists.

Despite the loss, Carver High School of Engineering & Science still got an impressive performance from Matt McField, who scored 15 points and four steals. McField is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Sahin Rodriguez was another key player, putting up eight points and five assists.

West Philadelphia's record is now 10-7. As for Carver High School of Engineering & Science, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.

West Philadelphia will head out on the road to square off against Sankofa Freedom Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sankofa Freedom Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.2 points per game this season. As for Carver High School of Engineering & Science, they will be playing at home against Imhotep Charter at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Imhotep Charter knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 matchups -- so hopefully Carver High School of Engineering & Science likes a good challenge.