Basketball Recap: Cross Keys' Luck Changes for the Better on Monday

Cross Keys's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with a 52-45 win over the Academe of the Oaks Firebirds. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Phoenix as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak.

Academe of the Oaks' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Judah Huckaby, who posted 23 points. That was a full 51.1% of the Firebirds' points, marking the fifth time in a row Huckaby has scored more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Elijah Campos, who shot 63% from the field en route to 10 points in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks.

Cross Keys picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-8. As for Academe of the Oaks, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Cross Keys won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Utopian Academy for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cross Keys will be up against Utopian Academy for the Arts' rather soft defense (which has allowed 60 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Academe of the Oaks, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll challenge Genesis Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Firebirds will be up against the Genesis' rather soft defense (which has allowed 68.13 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.