Basketball Game Preview: Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Roadrunners vs. Cicero Prep Academy Centurions

By Team Reports Jan 14, 2024, 8:52am

Preview: Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Roadrunners vs. Cicero Prep Academy Centurions

The Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Roadrunners will head out on the road to challenge the Cicero Prep Academy Centurions at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Phoenix Day School for the Deaf comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 20 points in their last eight games, a trend the team is of course eager to reverse.

Phoenix Day School for the Deaf suffered their biggest loss since December 5, 2023 on Friday. They took a serious blow against Hayden, falling 41-8. Phoenix Day School for the Deaf has struggled against Hayden recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

Pearl Williams was Phoenix Day School for the Deaf's leading scorer, having posted six points. Williams also led the team in rebounds with eight. Valentina Gutierrez took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with an assist.

Meanwhile, Cicero Prep Academy had to suffer through a rough 50-17 loss at the hands of Valley Lutheran.

Phoenix Day School for the Deaf's defeat was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 2-11. As for Cicero Prep Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.

Phoenix Day School for the Deaf suffered a grim 59-39 defeat to Cicero Prep Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Can Phoenix Day School for the Deaf avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.