Phoenix Academy lost against Winston-Salem Prep back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Phoenix Academy Firebirds were beaten by the Winston-Salem Prep Phoenix 75-31. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 550th, while the Phoenix are ranked 194th).
Despite the defeat, Phoenix Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Chayse Gallo posted seven points.
Winston-Salem Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jace Covington, who scored 19 points. Khorbyn Bowser was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Phoenix Academy's loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Winston-Salem Prep, their win bumped their record up to 13-2.
Phoenix Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 70-65 victory against Community Baptist on the 28th. As for Winston-Salem Prep, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 57-52 defeat against Bishop McGuinness on the 27th.
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