The Founders Classical Academy Archers waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins but they left with three. They walked away with a 38-29 win over KIPP Austin Collegiate. For Founders Classical Academy, this counts as revenge for the 34-19 loss KIPP Austin Collegiate walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Leading Founders Classical Academy to victory were Elena Cid and Mary Tavarez. Cid scored seven points along with eight rebounds, while Tavarez dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds. Tavarez has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last seven times she's played. Faith Buterbaugh was another key contributor, scoring six points along with nine rebounds.
Founders Classical Academy now has a winning record of 10-9. As for KIPP Austin Collegiate, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Founders Classical Academy won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Grace Academy at 1:30 p.m. on January 20th. Grace Academy is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for KIPP Austin Collegiate, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against IDEA Parmer Park at 6:45 p.m. IDEA Parmer Park comes in on a streak of failing to score more than two points in their last three games, a trend the squad is of course eager to reverse.
