Triad Math and Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They came up short against the Phoenix Academy Firebirds, falling 66-44. The Bengals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Firebirds earlier this season, when they won 38-32.
Phoenix Academy found their leader in sophomore Chayse Gallo, who went 9 of 19 en route to 27 points and four steals. Ervin Montgomery was another key player, going 6 for 13 on his way to 14 points.
Triad Math and Science Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Phoenix Academy, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-15.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Triad Math and Science Academy will head out to square off against Leadership Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Phoenix Academy, they will venture away from home to face off against Cornerstone Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. That match will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Charles Walker and Gallo.
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