A well-balanced attack led Arrowhead Christian Academy over Thunderbird Adventist Academy in every quarter on their way to victory on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Arrowhead Christian Academy Eagles blew Thunderbird Adventist Academy out of the water with a 45-16 final score. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 78th, while Thunderbird Adventist Academy are ranked 220th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Arrowhead Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Leah Rubio, who went 8 of 13 en route to 16 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Emmalie Martinez, who posted five points and seven steals.
Eagles
| 01/14/25 vs Thunderbird Adventist Academy | 45-16 |
| 01/10/25 vs BASIS - Prescott | 33-31 |
Arrowhead Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Thunderbird Adventist Academy had strong showings from Mun Sumlut, who had eight points along with 13 rebounds and four steals, and Amer Agok, who scored four points. Sumlut is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.
Arrowhead Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. As for Thunderbird Adventist Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Tri-City Christian Academy the next time they take the court. Thunderbird Adventist Academy will host Tri-City Christian Academy at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, while Arrowhead Christian Academy will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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