Basketball Recap: BASIS Phoenix Firebirds vs. BASIS Flagstaff Yetis
BASIS Phoenix was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were outmatched by the BASIS Flagstaff Yetis on the road and fell 64-37. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Firebirds of the 47-27 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
BASIS Flagstaff's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lincoln Bradford, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. Bradford has been hot recently, having also posted four or more steals the last three times he's played. Daniel Quiroz was another key player, going 5 for 12 en route to 13 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
BASIS Phoenix's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for BASIS Flagstaff, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. BASIS Phoenix will challenge Glendale Prep Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Glendale Prep Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests. As for BASIS Flagstaff, they will take on Red Rock at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. BASIS Flagstaff is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.4 points per game this season.
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