If Cross Keys was riding high fresh off their 56-23 takedown of Tapestry Charter last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cross Keys Phoenix fell just short of the Fulton Science Academy Mustangs by a score of 43-40 on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Phoenix have suffered since January 24, 2024.
| 01/28/25 @ Fulton Science Academy | 4 |
| 01/24/25 vs Tapestry Charter | 5 |
| 01/14/25 @ Howard | 3 |
| 01/07/25 vs Varsity Opponent | 6 |
| 01/03/25 vs Walker | 2 |
Despite the loss, Cross Keys still got an impressive performance from Dre Tucker, who posted 22 points and four steals. Tucker is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Christian Holmes, who scored seven points and three steals.
Fulton Science Academy found their leader in sophomore Lucas Marks, who went 5 of 9 on his way to 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jason Beck, who put up seven points.
Cross Keys moved to 12-8 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for Fulton Science Academy, the win snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-9 record.
Cross Keys didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 54-32 loss against Excel Christian Academy on the 29th. Fulton Science Academy has also already played their next contest, a 59-33 defeat against Dominion Christian on the 31st.
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