Recap: Trinity Academy Knights vs. Independent Panthers
The Trinity Academy Knights lost to the Independent Panthers back in February of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. Trinity Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 57-54 win over Independent.
Despite the loss, Independent saw an underclassman step up: Jaylen Phillips-Grey dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Luke Henderson, who scored 11 points along with three steals.
Trinity Academy's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Independent, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Trinity Academy will take on Kingman at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kansas (Kingman is ranked 197th, while Trinity Academy is ranked 184th). As for Independent, they will head out on the road to take on Medicine Lodge at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Kansas (Medicine Lodge is ranked 78th, while Independent is ranked 103rd).
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