Speedboys
| 01/13/25 @ Martin Luther King | 53-29 |
| 01/10/25 vs Overbrook | 65-6 |
| 01/08/25 @ Dobbins-Randolph Vo-Tech | 55-26 |
| 01/08/25 @ Murrell Dobbins Vo-Tech | 55-26 |
| 01/04/25 vs Abington Friends | 57-23 |
West Philadelphia came tearing into Monday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Martin Luther King Cougars 53-29. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Speedboys also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
West Philadelphia's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kashay Ryder led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten boards. What's more, Ryder also racked up two blocks, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Devin Sadat was another key player, going 6 for 10 on her way to 13 points.
West Philadelphia smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Janae Savage, who posted ten points. Another player making a difference was London Harris, who earned seven points.
West Philadelphia pushed their record up to 12-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.0 points per game. As for Martin Luther King, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
West Philadelphia didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 0-0 win against Maritime Academy Charter on the 15th. As for Martin Luther King, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 67-9 victory against High School of the Future on the 15th.
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