On Tuesday, Banneker faced Coolidge in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Banneker Bulldogs lost 59-38 to the Coolidge Colts. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Colts recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Imani Diallo
| 02/18/25 @ Coolidge | 3 |
| 02/13/25 vs School Without Walls | 5 |
| 02/05/25 vs Coolidge | 6 |
| 02/03/25 vs Jackson-Reed | 5 |
| 01/31/25 vs Roosevelt | 6 |
| + 8 more games |
Banneker's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Imani Diallo, who dropped a double-double with ten points and ten boards. Diallo is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as she's now posted three or more in each of the last 13 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rainelle McNeil, who posted ten points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.
Coolidge was led to victory by Josslyn Derricott and Marshea Fisher. Derricott dropped a double-double with 21 points and ten boards, while Fisher had 12 points along with seven steals and five rebounds. Kahmya Dixon was another key player, putting up ten points and five steals.
Banneker's defeat dropped their record down to 15-6. As for Coolidge, their win was their 12th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 26-3.
Coming up, Banneker will take on Woodson at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Coolidge, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 54-46 victory against Eastern on the 20th.
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