The Bethany Community Wolves will face off against the Phoenix Academy Firebirds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bethany Community knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Phoenix Academy likes a good challenge.
Bethany Community is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They blew past The Hawbridge School 98-29 on Wednesday. With the Wolves ahead 64-16 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Easton Voltz
| 01/21/26 vs The Hawbridge School | 18 |
| 01/14/26 vs Clover Garden School | 18 |
| 01/13/26 vs Cornerstone Charter Academy | 17 |
| 11/21/25 @ Rockingham County | 15 |
| 01/16/26 @ Triad Math and Science Academy | 13 |
| + 9 more games |
Bethany Community got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Easton Voltz out in front who posted 18 points. Voltz is becoming a predictor of the Wolves' success: when he posts at least 15 points the team is 3-1 (and 5-9 when he doesn't). Quentin Leach was another key player, putting up 16 points.
Meanwhile, Phoenix Academy suffered their biggest loss since January 18, 2025 on Wednesday. They took a blow against Cornerstone Charter Academy, falling 84-51. The defeat continues a trend for the Firebirds in their meetings with the Cardinals: they've now lost three in a row.
Bethany Community's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-10. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.0 points over those games. As for Phoenix Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 9-9.
Bethany Community didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Phoenix Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, but they still walked away with a 61-55 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Firebirds' Chayse Gallo, who had 25 points. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Wolves still be able to contain Gallo? There's only one way to find out.
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