On Friday, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Philadelphia Electric Charter beat Liguori Academy 42-38. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Philadelphia Electric Charter has managed all season.
Philadelphia Electric Charter got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ameen Conway out in front who scored 16 points. That makes it seven consecutive games in which Conway has scored at least 25% of Philadelphia Electric Charter's points. Another player making a difference was Ismael Azzaam, who scored 11 points.
Despite the defeat, Liguori Academy saw an underclassman step up: Rydee Miller scored 19 points. Miller continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Daviel Calderon, who scored eight points.
Philadelphia Electric Charter's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-5. As for Liguori Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Philadelphia Electric Charter will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Roxborough at 3:15 p.m. on January 4, 2024. Hopefully Roxborough focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 18 on Tuesday. Liguori Academy will finish 2023 at home by hosting Prep Charter at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Prep Charter is coming into the match on a six-game losing streak.
