Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, School Without Walls couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were dealt a 56-29 loss at the hands of the Eastern Ramblers on Thursday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Penguins, who until this matchup were averaging 28.35 points allowed.
Adeline King
| 02/27/25 vs Eastern | 3 |
| 02/25/25 vs Ballou | 6 |
| 02/24/25 vs DC International | 9 |
| 02/13/25 @ Banneker | 7 |
| 02/03/25 @ Coolidge | 4 |
| + 16 more games |
School Without Walls' defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adeline King, who posted eight points in addition to six boards and three steals. King is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Joelle Barksdale, who scored six points along with 13 rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, School Without Walls smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
School Without Walls' loss dropped their record down to 17-6. As for Eastern, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-7 record this season.
School Without Walls does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Eastern, they are on the road again on Sunday to play Georgetown Day at 1:00 p.m.
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