Basketball Recap: Stephen Saulter Key Part of a Team Effort in Firebirds Win

There's no place like home for Pearl-Cohn, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They enjoyed a cozy 71-56 victory over the Stem Preparatory Academy The Chargers on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 79-24 last Tuesday.

Stephen Saulter

Rebounds (Career)

02/07/25 vs Stem Preparatory Academy	14
01/14/25 @ Beech	9
01/31/25 vs LEAD Academy	8
12/17/24 @ East Robertson	8
01/28/25 @ Stem Preparatory Academy	7

Pearl-Cohn's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Stephen Saulter led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 14 rebounds. Those 14 boards gave Saulter a new career-high. LaDamion Hunter was another key player, putting up 14 points and five steals.

Pearl-Cohn smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 15 consecutive matches.

Pearl-Cohn's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Stem Preparatory Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season.

When Pearl-Cohn and Stem Preparatory Academy next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Pearl-Cohn will face off against LEAD Academy and their six-game winning streak at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pearl-Cohn is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53 points per game this season. Meanwhile, Stem Preparatory Academy will try to stop Foundation Christian Academy's 11-game winning streak when the meet at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.