On Wednesday, Banneker faced Coolidge in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Banneker Bulldogs had to suffer through a 63-33 loss at the hands of the Coolidge Colts. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Colts recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Rainelle McNeil
| 02/05/25 vs Coolidge | 5 |
| 02/03/25 vs Jackson-Reed | 5 |
| 01/31/25 vs Roosevelt | 6 |
| 01/29/25 vs McKinley Tech | 7 |
| 01/27/25 vs Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering | 5 |
| + 2 more games |
Banneker's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rainelle McNeil, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. McNeil is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed four or more in the last seven games she's played. Ava Baughns was another key player, putting up six points along with eight boards and four steals.
Even though they lost, Banneker smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in ten consecutive games.
Coolidge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marshea Fisher, who posted 13 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Josslyn Derricott, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine boards.
Banneker's defeat dropped their record down to 14-5. As for Coolidge, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 24-3.
Banneker does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Coolidge, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against McKinley Tech at 6:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Coolidge's favor as the team sits on ten straight wins at home while McKinley Tech has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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