Basketball Recap: Phalen Leadership Academy Comes Up Short

Phalen Leadership Academy won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Saturday. They were dealt a 106-59 loss at the hands of Varsity Opponent. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Falcon have suffered since December 15, 2023.

Phalen Leadership Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Drelan Vaden, who went 5 of 11 en route to 11 points and five boards. Preston Lewis was another key player, putting up eight points.

Falcon

Previous 5 Games

01/18/25 vs Varsity Opponent	59-106
01/18/25 vs Varsity Opponent	82-79
01/16/25 @ Rooted School	67-16
01/15/25 @ KIPP Legacy	81-75
01/11/25 @ Richmond	62-76

Phalen Leadership Academy moved to 8-11 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.

Phalen Leadership Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 96-64 defeat against Varsity Opponent on the 19th. As for Varsity Opponent, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-38 victory against Carlisle Christian Academy on the 18th.