KIPP Bold City posted their closest win since December 13, 2023 on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 61-59 victory over the Matanzas Pirates. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Greyhounds.
KIPP Bold City's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joel Hunt, who went 6 for 14 en route to 16 points plus two steals. Elijah Banks was another key player, scoring 16 points along with two steals.
Despite the loss, Matanzas still got an impressive performance from La'Darien Baker, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 15 rebounds. Baker is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Jezrahiah McCoy, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
KIPP Bold City's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Matanzas, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
KIPP Bold City has already played their next match, a 43-38 win against Christ's Church Academy on the 5th. As for Matanzas, they will take on Palatka at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Matanzas is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.6 points per game this season.
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