Basketball Recap: Hillcrest Comes Up Short

Vikings

Previous 5 Games

03/03/26 vs Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering	67-70
02/28/26 vs Crosstown	68-56
02/24/26 vs Melrose	49-43
02/21/26 vs Wooddale	77-61
02/19/26 vs Hamilton	62-70

After a string of three wins, Hillcrest's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Phoenix by a score of 70-67. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since January 13th.

Hillcrest's defeat dropped their record down to 22-5. As for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-4.

Hillcrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering, they will face off against Memphis East on Thursday. The Phoenix will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 58 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.