Basketball Recap: Mill Springs Academy vs. Cross Keys Phoenix
If Mill Springs Academy was feeling good fresh off their 66-35 takedown of Atlanta Area School for the Deaf two weeks ago, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mill Springs Academy Mill Springs Academy took a 66-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cross Keys Phoenix on Monday. Mill Springs Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cross Keys apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played two weeks ago.
Cross Keys' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dre Tucker led the charge by dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten steals. Tucker is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least four every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Christian Holmes, who scored 18 points in addition to seven steals and two blocks.
Mill Springs Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Cross Keys, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mill Springs Academy will venture away from home to challenge Cumberland Academy of Georgia at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Mill Springs Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Cumberland Academy of Georgia likes a good challenge. As for Cross Keys, they will head out on the road to face off against Varsity Opponent at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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