KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top against Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush by a score of 52-44. That looming 52-44 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy yet this season.
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sayid Cooley, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. That makes it five consecutive games in which Cooley has scored at least 25% of KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Mekhi Anderson, who scored nine points along with nine rebounds and four steals.
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, their loss was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 0-6.
KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy will head out on the road to face off against Parkway Northwest at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Parkway Northwest presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy in Pennsylvania (Parkway Northwest is ranked 141st, while KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy is ranked 716th). As for Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Science Leadership Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
