After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Reidsville, McMichael was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Magna Vista Warriors by a score of 55-42. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 69-53 back in December of 2024.
McMichael found their leader in sophomore JJ Tatum, who posted 21 points and three steals. Ja'Keis Vernon was another key player, dropping a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards.

Phoenix
01/29/25 vs Magna Vista | 19 |
01/27/25 vs Reidsville | 10 |
01/24/25 @ T.W. Andrews | 9 |
01/23/25 @ West Stokes | 8 |
McMichael was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
With the win, McMichael broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-14. As for Magna Vista, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-13 record this season.
McMichael has already played their next match, a 59-44 defeat against Morehead on the 31st. As for Magna Vista, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 61-49 loss against Tunstall on the 31st.
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