Basketball Recap: Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Comes Up Short

It was a Battle of the Birds when Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas faced off against Capistrano Valley Christian on Wednesday. The Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas Falcons were outmatched by the Capistrano Valley Christian Eagles and fell 79-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Falcons have suffered since February 12th.

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Micheal Trey Phillips, who posted ten points in addition to six boards and five blocks. Phillips has been hot, having posted two or more blocks the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Aranas, who had 11 points and three steals.

Capistrano Valley Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matthew Ahern, who went 11 of 17 on his way to 26 points and five assists. With that strong performance, Ahern is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Another player making a difference was Michael Ahern, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 17 points and six rebounds.

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas' defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Capistrano Valley Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 9-3.

Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 65-32 loss against Juneau-Douglas on the 19th. As for Capistrano Valley Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 64-47 defeat against South Summit on the 19th.