The Cross Keys Phoenix are taking a road trip to challenge the Fulton Science Academy Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Cross Keys has three straight victories, Fulton Science Academy has six straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the court.
On Friday, Cross Keys took their game with ease, bagging a 56-23 win over Tapestry Charter. The Phoenix have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 26 points or more this season.
Cross Keys' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Trenton Boone, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards. Boone also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Cross Keys is 10-4 when he posts at least five steals, but 2-3 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Dre Tucker, who posted 13 points and five steals.
Meanwhile, Fulton Science Academy came up short against LaGrange Academy on Friday and fell 72-60.
Cross Keys has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.3 points per game. As for Fulton Science Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Cross Keys beat Fulton Science Academy 49-40 in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Cross Keys since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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