The ASPIRA Charter Wolves's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 54-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of Chester Charter Scholars Academy. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as ASPIRA Charter came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 51st in Delaware, while Chester Charter Scholars Academy is ranked 450th in Pennsylvania).
ASPIRA Charter's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cristian Cotto, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Zy'aire Gibson, who scored 14 points.
ASPIRA Charter's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Chester Charter Scholars Academy, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. ASPIRA Charter won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Varsity Opponent at 1:00 p.m. on January 13th. Varsity Opponent is hoping to put an end to an 11-game streak of away losses. As for Chester Charter Scholars Academy, they will be playing at home against MOT Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
