Cross Keys extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-7. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 37-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the Howard Hawks. The Phoenix were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
As for Howard, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. The 37-point effort marked their lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Howard's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Keegan Roberts, who posted 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Von Vetter, who had 12 points.
Cross Keys didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 71-32 loss against Fulton Science Academy on the 12th. As for Howard, they have also already played their next matchup, a 78-33 victory against Cumberland Academy of Georgia on the 12th.
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