After having lost a blowout in their previous game against KIPP Sunnyside, KIPP Houston was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They took down Varsity Opponent 54-40. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 48-39 back in November of 2024.
KIPP Houston got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kendall Blaylock out in front who posted 14 points and six steals. Blaylock is becoming a predictor of KIPP Houston's success: when he posts at least three steals the team is undefeated (and 2-3 when he doesn't). Nathan Mbah was another key player, going 5 for 9 on his way to 13 points and eight rebounds.
KIPP Houston's win bumped their record up to 5-3.
KIPP Houston has already played their next contest (against International Leadership of Texas Aggieland), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Varsity Opponent has also has no score uploaded for their next matchup, this one against Specially Fit Academy Blue.
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