The KIPP SF College Prep Phoenix were the 82-62 winner over the Rise University Prep Panthers when they last played one another last Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. KIPP SF College Prep fell 56-45 to Rise University Prep on Wednesday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points KIPP SF College Prep has scored all season.
Rise University Prep had a senior duo take command as Marcus Cage scored 14 points and Tyrone Hillman III scored 13 points. The matchup was Cage's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jayden Amacker, who scored eight points.
KIPP SF College Prep bumped their record down to 1-4 with that loss, which was their third straight at home dating back to last season. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 15.0 points per game. As for Rise University Prep, their victory bumped their record up to 1-3.
KIPP SF College Prep will be home for the holidays to greet Leadership at 5:30 p.m. on December 21st. Rise University Prep will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Drew at 6:00 p.m. on January 9, 2024.
