Basketball Recap: Arrowhead Christian Academy Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Arrowhead Christian Academy and Tri-City Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Arrowhead Christian Academy had to settle for second. They had to suffer through a 69-38 loss at the hands of the Tri-City Christian Academy Warriors. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now lost seven in a row.

Tristin McLaughlin

Points

02/11/25 @ Tri-City Christian Academy	16
01/24/25 vs New Way Learning Academy	11
01/16/25 @ Orme	10
01/10/25 vs BASIS - Prescott	10
01/09/25 @ Paradise Valley Christian Prep	10

Despite the loss, Arrowhead Christian Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tristin McLaughlin dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points McLaughlin has scored all season. Joshua Eberhardt was another key player, putting up six points.

Tri-City Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Fulvio Dos Santos, who dropped a double-double with 33 points and 14 boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Dos Santos has scored at least a third of Tri-City Christian Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Romeo Salcido, who went 6-for-15 on his way to 17 points and seven steals.

Arrowhead Christian Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Tri-City Christian Academy, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-6.

Arrowhead Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Tri-City Christian Academy, they will take on Wickenburg Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Tri-City Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 13 contests.