Coolidge won against DuPont last Sunday with 77 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Wednesday. The Coolidge Colts claimed a resounding 77-6 victory over the Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering Panthers. That 71 point margin sets a new team best for the Colts this season.
Coolidge's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Marshea Fisher led the charge by putting up 12 points and six steals. Fisher has been hot recently, having posted five or more steals the last four times she's played. Josslyn Derricott was another key player, posting 17 points.
Colts
| 12/18/24 @ Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering | 77-6 |
| 12/15/24 vs DuPont | 77-36 |
| 12/14/24 vs Western Albemarle | 50-49 |
| 12/11/24 vs Dunbar | 57-8 |
| 12/09/24 vs Eastern | 68-61 |
| + 2 more games |
Coolidge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 11 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Coolidge's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 23.2 points per game. As for Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Coolidge will venture away from home to challenge McKinley Tech at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. McKinley Tech will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Coolidge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Jackson-Reed at 5:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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