The KIPP Austin Collegiate Cardinals will head out to square off against the Austin Waldorf Roadrunners at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
KIPP Austin Collegiate is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Texas School for the Deaf just ended the team's four-game winning streak two weeks ago. They came up short against the Rangers, falling 51-26. The Cardinals have struggled against the Rangers recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Genesis Robles, who posted 11 points along with five steals. That was a full 42.3% of KIPP Austin Collegiate's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Abigail Perez, who earned eight points along with three steals.
Even though they lost, KIPP Austin Collegiate smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Austin Waldorf entered their matchup against Grace Academy on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Austin Waldorf lost 51-27 to Grace Academy. The Roadrunners were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-7.
This is the second loss in a row for Austin Waldorf and nudges their season record down to 2-2. As for KIPP Austin Collegiate, their loss dropped their record down to 6-3.
KIPP Austin Collegiate didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Austin Waldorf when the teams last played back in December of 2021, but they still walked away with a 29-24 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for KIPP Austin Collegiate since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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