Basketball Game Recap: Roosevelt Academy Eagles vs. McLaughlin Phoenix

The Roosevelt Academy Eagles had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They were beaten by McLaughlin 50-12. Roosevelt Academy lost against McLaughlin in their previous head to head back in November of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much wider than the 44-32 score last time.

Despite the loss, Roosevelt Academy saw an underclassman step up: Xavier Vazquez scored 10 points.

Roosevelt Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-1. As for McLaughlin, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roosevelt Academy will challenge Candlelight Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. McLaughlin will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Roosevelt Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 11th.