The Marshall Academy Griffons are taking a road trip to challenge the Phoenix Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Phoenix will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Marshall Academy extended their winning streak to four on Tuesday. The Griffons came within five points of losing the streak, but they secured a 58-53 W against Jackson Preparatory & Early College.
Delray White
| 01/06/26 vs Jackson Preparatory & Early College | 19 |
| 12/12/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 19 |
| 12/09/25 vs Calhoun Christian | 21 |
| 12/02/25 @ Tekonsha | 23 |
Marshall Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Delray White led the charge by dropping a double-double with 19 points and ten rebounds. White's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. Olu'Shola Kemp was another key player, shooting 45% from the field to rack up 12 points along with seven boards and six steals.
Marshall Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Phoenix, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They managed an 89-83 victory over Kalamazoo HomeSchool on Tuesday. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won three in a row.
Marshall Academy's record is now 4-0. As for Phoenix, their record now sits at 5-2.
Marshall Academy took a serious blow against Phoenix when the teams last played back in January of 2022, falling 80-27. Can the Griffons avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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