Basketball Recap: Sunday's Loss Ends Devon Prep's Winning Streak

Tide

Previous 5 Games

12/08/24 @ St. Frances Academy	56-78
12/03/24 vs Sankofa Freedom Academy	70-50
03/23/24 @ Franklin	60-56
03/19/24 vs Math Civics & Sciences	69-50
03/16/24 vs Executive Education Academy Charter School	62-57

It was a good run, but Devon Prep unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak dating back to last season on Sunday. They came up short against the St. Frances Academy Panthers, falling 78-56. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Tide have suffered since January 14th.

Devon Prep's loss came despite strong showings from Reece Craft and Calvin Smith. Craft went 6 for 11 on his way to 14 points in addition to five rebounds and five blocks, while Smith posted 11 points and three steals. The dominant performance gave Craft a new career-high in blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Mason Thear, who had nine points and six boards.

Devon Prep's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for St. Frances Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Devon Prep will square off against Bishop Shanahan at 8:15 p.m. on Friday. As for St. Frances Academy, they will face off against John Carroll at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.