The KIPP DC Legacy College Prep Bulldogs are taking a road trip to take on the KIPP College Prep Panthers at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. KIPP DC Legacy College Prep's defense has only allowed 13.8 points per game this season, so KIPP College Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
KIPP DC Legacy College Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: Bell, who was ranked 12th in their home state at the time (KIPP DC Legacy College Prep was ranked 13th). KIPP DC Legacy College Prep took a 35-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of Bell on Friday. The loss was the Bulldogs' first of the season.
Despite their loss, KIPP DC Legacy College Prep saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Jordan Stubbs, who picked up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 68 yards, was perhaps the best of all. Stubbs also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending two passes. Mason Fletcher was another key passer, throwing for 240 yards and three touchdowns on only 19 passes.
KIPP DC Legacy College Prep wouldn't let Bell keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Xavier Fowler led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. With that strong performance, Kisean Walker is now averaging an impressive 5.4 total tackles per game. Delonte Walker was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (6.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for KIPP College Prep's offense. They had to suffer through a 38-0 loss at the hands of Ron Brown. The Panthers just can't catch a break and have now endured six defeats in a row dating back to last season.
KIPP College Prep's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Jeremy Benson Jr.
Having lost for the first time this season, KIPP DC Legacy College Prep fell to 4-1. As for KIPP College Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Everything went KIPP DC Legacy College Prep's way against KIPP College Prep in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as KIPP DC Legacy College Prep made off with a 32-6 victory. Does KIPP DC Legacy College Prep have another victory up their sleeve, or will KIPP College Prep turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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