The KIPP Esperanza Eagles will challenge the Kehillah Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: KIPP Esperanza has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Kehillah will arrive with five straight wins.
On Tuesday, KIPP Esperanza lost to Pacific Bay Christian at home by a 45-26 margin.
Eddie Whiteside put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 19 points. That was a full 73.1% of KIPP Esperanza's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Meanwhile, Kehillah won against Jewish Community on Monday with 55 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Tuesday. Kehillah walked away with a 55-47 victory over Design Tech.
Kehillah's win was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-2. As for KIPP Esperanza, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Things could have been worse for KIPP Esperanza, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 54-38 loss to Kehillah in their previous matchup on Thursday. Will KIPP Esperanza have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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