The Golder Panthers lost against the Chicago Academy Cougars back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. Golder fell to Chicago Academy 54-48. Golder has struggled against Chicago Academy recently, as their matchup on Wednesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Isaiah Cortez was his usual excellent self, scoring 29 points along with three steals for Chicago Academy. That makes it 12 consecutive games in which Cortez has scored at least a third of Chicago Academy's points. Another player making a difference was Ahmad Ahmad, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Golder has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season. As for Chicago Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Golder is on the road again on Friday and plays St. Rita at 6:30 p.m. on February 9th. Golder is facing St. Rita at the right time seeing as St. Rita is stuck on a 20-game losing streak. As for Chicago Academy, they will head out on the road to take on IC Catholic Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
