Rhodes has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 27.33 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Tuesday. They fell 57-49 to the John F. Kennedy Fighting Eagles. The Rams were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Fighting Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
| 01/28/25 @ John F. Kennedy | 13 |
| 01/17/25 vs John Hay | 8 |
| 01/07/25 vs Bard Early College | 9 |
| 12/19/24 vs Garrett Morgan | 13 |
| 12/17/24 vs Max S. Hayes | 15 |
Rhodes' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniya King, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds. King is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aaliya Norris, who posted 11 points and three blocks.
It was another big night for Precious Williams, who dropped a double-double on 26 points and 13 rebounds for John F. Kennedy. That makes it ten consecutive games in which Williams has scored at least a third of John F. Kennedy's points. Charlaya Sanders was another key player, putting up nine points along with seven boards and five steals.
Rhodes' loss dropped their record down to 9-3. As for John F. Kennedy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.
Rhodes will challenge John Hay at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for John F. Kennedy, they will face off against Cleveland Central Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on February 7th.
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