Phoenix lost against Family Christian back in February, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Phoenix Spartans fell just short of the Family Christian Flames by a score of 57-55. The Spartans have struggled against the Flames recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Phoenix's loss came despite strong showings from RONDELL BATTLE and DERVONTE ANCAR. BATTLE went 13 for 24 en route to 28 points plus seven rebounds and two steals, while ANCAR scored 16 points plus eight rebounds and five assists. The contest was ANCAR's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was DERRICK ENCALADE, who earned three points along with nine rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Phoenix was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since the start of last season.
Phoenix's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Family Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Phoenix didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 60-49 defeat against Pleasant Hill on the 8th. Family Christian has also already played their next game, a 52-36 win against St. Joseph's - Plaucheville on the 8th.
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