The Kennedy Commanders's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their third straight defeat. They took a 61-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of Regis Groff. Kennedy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Regis Groff apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2023.
Kennedy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Marcus Montez, who scored 14 points along with five steals. Anthony Zink was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Regis Groff's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mahmoud Ibrahim led the charge by dropping a double-double on 26 points and 17 rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Ibrahim has scored at least a third of Regis Groff's points. Another player making a difference was Jamal Bailly, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds.
Kennedy has not been sharp recently as the team has lost 12 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season. As for Regis Groff, their victory bumped their record up to 5-15.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will take on Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kennedy is on a five-game streak of home losses, Lincoln a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. Regis Groff will take on Westminster at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Regis Groff: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Westminster has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
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