Girard Academic Music Program has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Philadelphia Academy Charter Chargers at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Girard Academic Music Program posted their biggest win yet this season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mariana Bracetti Academy with a sharp 46-26 win.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia Academy Charter scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took down Motivation 67-53.
Philadelphia Academy Charter's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Jordan Benzenhafer, who shot 5-for-9 from downtown and dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds, and Anas Inchasy, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Inchasy has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Tahj Wilson, who scored nine points along with 18 rebounds.
Girard Academic Music Program's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.8 points per game. As for Philadelphia Academy Charter, their win bumped their record up to 8-3.
Everything came up roses for Girard Academic Music Program against Philadelphia Academy Charter when the teams last played back in January of 2023 as the team secured a 70-40 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Girard Academic Music Program since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
