The Chicago Marshall Commandos will face off against the Walther Christian Academy Broncos at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Chicago Marshall is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 60-7 win over Wolcott College Prep. The Commandos have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 24 points or more this season.
Chicago Marshall's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Janiyah Green, who went 7-for-16 to rack up 15 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals. Alysha Murphy was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and nine boards.
Chicago Marshall smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matchups.
Walther Christian Academy meant business on Tuesday, getting buckets from all over the court against a Warriors squad that has allowed just 19.79 points per contest. Walther Christian Academy breezed past Collins to the tune of 59-25. That looming 59-25 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Broncos yet this season.
Chicago Marshall is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 24-7 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33.3 points. As for Walther Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-17.
Chicago Marshall couldn't quite finish off Walther Christian Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024 and fell 49-47. Can Chicago Marshall avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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