Basketball Recap: Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy came into Tuesday's match having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 54-52 victory over the Kennedy Commanders on Tuesday. The win almost wasn't to be: the Lions were down 34-19 in the second quarter.

It was another big night for Jackson Taylor, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 14 rebounds. Taylor is crushing it when it comes to boards: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Prince-Michael Combs, who posted ten points.

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Kennedy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Anthony Zink, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 rebounds. Those 12 boards gave Zink a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Quinn Padilla, who went 7 of 15 on his way to 16 points and three steals.

Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-8. As for Kennedy, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy will welcome Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Kennedy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Rocky Mountain Prep SMART at 6:00 p.m.