Basketball Recap: Michael Renshaw's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Tri-Valley over Cook Inlet Academy

If Tri-Valley was riding high fresh off their 47-11 takedown of Holy Rosary Academy on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Tri-Valley Warriors lost 73-53 to the Cook Inlet Academy Eagles on Friday. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.

Tri-Valley's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Renshaw, who went 7 of 13 on his way to 17 points along with six steals and five assists. Renshaw is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Mayo, who went 6 for 10 en route to 16 points.

Cook Inlet Academy was led to victory by Ian McGarry and Alek McGarry. Ian posted 29 points, while Alek had 20 points. Zach Armstrong was another key player, putting up ten points.

Tri-Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Cook Inlet Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Birchwood Christian the next time they take the court. Tri-Valley will head out to face Birchwood Christian at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, while Cook Inlet Academy will play them later in the day, at 3:30 p.m.