Recap: Phoenix Spartans vs. South Plaquemines Hurricanes
The Phoenix Spartans's four-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat South Plaquemines 66-33 on the road. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 50-18.
Leading Phoenix to victory were DERVONTE ANCAR and RONDELL BATTLE. ANCAR scored 18 points, while BATTLE dropped a double-double on 28 points and ten rebounds. That makes it eight consecutive games in which BATTLE has scored at least a third of Phoenix's points. The team also got some help courtesy of JAYLON MARTIN, who scored seven points.
Phoenix's win bumped their record up to 7-10. As for South Plaquemines, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Phoenix will take on Belle Chasse at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Belle Chasse is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games. As for South Plaquemines, they will head out on the road to take on Tara at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Tara has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 13.
