The Idea Timberwolves waltzed into their matchup on Monday with two straight wins but they left with three. They came out on top against Washington Leadership Academy by a score of 71-61. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Malachi Hoston continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 28 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Shamar Shorts was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Idea is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. As for Washington Leadership Academy, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Idea won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against KIPP DC Legacy College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on January 30th. KIPP DC Legacy College Prep is on a six-game streak of home wins, Idea a eight-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court. As for Washington Leadership Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Capital City Public Charter School at 5:00 p.m. on January 30th. Capital City Public Charter School has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 172 points over their last three matches.
