McMichael was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 52-48 heartbreaker at the hands of the Morehead Panthers. The Phoenix were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
Morehead's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Josiah Thomas, who posted 21 points and seven rebounds. Thomas is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cavin Corum, who put up 14 points along with seven boards and three steals.
McMichael's record now sits at 4-13. As for Morehead, they pushed their record up to 7-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McMichael will host Reidsville at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Reidsville knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 16 contests -- so hopefully McMichael likes a good challenge. As for Morehead, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Morehead Panthers face off against the West Stokes Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Morehead is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.5 points per game this season.
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