The Kirby Prep Griffins will head out on the road to square off against the St. Francis Sharks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Kirby Prep is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Chartwell on Saturday. Kirby Prep came out on top against Chartwell by a score of 50-43. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Griffins as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Kirby Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rain Li, who posted 16 points. Another player making a difference was Alon Teragawa, who put up 12 points.
Meanwhile, St. Francis put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Cindy Avitia 92-24. The Sharks have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three matchups by 40 points or more this season.
St. Francis' win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 83.0 points per game. As for Kirby Prep, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
Kirby Prep was dealt a bruising 81-25 loss at the hands of St. Francis in their previous meeting back in December of 2022. Can Kirby Prep avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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