Brevard HEAT was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They fell 71-63 to the Calvary Chapel Academy Eagles. The Firehawks were down 55-32 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
When it comes to explaining why Brevard HEAT lost, don't look at Riley Ellis. Despite the final result, he went 10 for 14 en route to 29 points plus two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Roberto Cosa, who had 11 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Brevard HEAT was working as a unit and finished the game with 12 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Calvary Chapel Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Noah Welsh out in front who went 5 for 11 en route to 18 points plus two steals. Welsh continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Ephram Welsh was another key player, going 5 for 11 en route to 12 points plus eight rebounds and five steals.
Brevard HEAT's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brevard HEAT will challenge Pineapple Cove Classical Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Calvary Chapel Academy, they will face off against Melbourne Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Calvary Chapel Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season.
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