KIPP Esperanza was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 54-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pescadero Vikings. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why KIPP Esperanza lost, don't look at Eddie Whiteside. Despite the final result, he posted 27 points. That was a full 61.4% of KIPP Esperanza's points, marking the third time in a row he's put up more than a third of the team's points. Jereny Castro was another key player, putting up 12 points.
KIPP Esperanza's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Pescadero, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
KIPP Esperanza will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Summit Preparatory at 5:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Pescadero, they will welcome Kehillah at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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