Make it eight blowout wins for the KIPP King Lions this season. They took their match at home on Wednesday with ease, bagging a 80-46 victory over Golden State Prep. Winning may never get old, but KIPP King sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
David Rogers was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 25 points and 19 rebounds. Rogers is absolutely dominating the point category: he's posted at least 15 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Ja'mauri Woodfolk, who scored 17 points along with six steals.
Biren Lowe and Emanuel Rodriguez certainly did their best on Wednesday to try and avoid the loss. Lowe scored 13 points, while Rodriguez scored 12 points. Rodriguez's trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight.
KIPP King has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Golden State Prep, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. KIPP King will take on Lighthouse Community at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Golden State Prep, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Varsity Opponent at 6:00 p.m.
