Basketball Recap: Phoenix Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 9, 2024, 9:37am

Basketball Recap: Phoenix Spartans vs. East St. John Wildcats

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Phoenix lost a close one when they played two weeks ago but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They had to suffer through a 70-36 loss at the hands of the East St. John Wildcats. The matchup marked the Spartans' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Despite the loss, Phoenix had strong showings from TAYDEN WILLIAMS, who posted 15 points, and DERVONTE ANCAR, who had 15 points. ANCAR's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points.

This is the second loss in a row for Phoenix and nudges their season record down to 6-5. As for East St. John, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.

Phoenix wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 70-48 defeat against Belle Chasse on the 6th. East St. John has also already played their next contest, a 107-55 win against Jefferson RISE Charter on the 6th.

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