The Kennedy Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They took a 77-61 bruising from KIPP King. Kennedy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as KIPP King apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2014.
Kennedy's loss came despite strong showings from Jerry Graham and Tyler Martin. Graham scored 20 points, while Martin scored 18 points. That's the first time this season that Graham scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Marvin Singleton, who scored nine points.
KIPP King's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from David Rogers, who dropped a double-double on 25 points and 16 rebounds. Ja'mauri Woodfolk was another key contributor, scoring 22 points.
Kennedy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for KIPP King, their win bumped their record up to 8-6.
Kennedy won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Enochs at 2:30 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Enochs has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. KIPP King won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Lowell at 4:00 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Lowell presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than KIPP King in California (Lowell is ranked 382nd, while KIPP King is ranked 976th).
