On Thursday, the Phoenix Academy Firebirds had to suffer through an 86-44 loss at the hands of the Wesleyan Christian Academy Trojans. 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 Trojans are ranked 27th).
Chayse Gallo
| 02/06/25 @ Wesleyan Christian Academy | 3 |
| 02/04/25 @ Cornerstone Charter | 6 |
| 01/29/25 vs Triad Math and Science Academy | 4 |
| 01/28/25 @ Community Baptist | 3 |
Phoenix Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chayse Gallo, who posted 12 points and three steals. Gallo is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Hatim Bouchta, who scored seven points.
Even though they lost, Phoenix Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in four consecutive matchups.
Phoenix Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-17. As for Wesleyan Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 18-10.
Phoenix Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 60-51 loss against Clover Garden School on the 7th. As for Wesleyan Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 53-39 victory against North Raleigh Christian Academy on the 7th.
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