There's no place like home for Phillips, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They escaped with a win on Saturday against the Christian Fenger Academy Titans by the margin of a single free throw, 36-35. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Wildcats as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Phillips found their leader in sophomore Johnathon Duncan, who posted 12 points along with four steals. Those 12 points set a new season-high mark for Duncan. Another player making a difference was Messiah Horton, who went 5 for 11 en route to 11 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Phillips' win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.1 points per game. As for Christian Fenger Academy, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Phillips will square off against St. Francis de Sales at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Phillips is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season. As for Christian Fenger Academy, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Agricultural Science at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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