Phoenix Academy played a tough matchup on Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 54-34 to the College Prep & Leadership Academy Royals. The Firebirds have struggled against the Royals recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Phoenix Academy lost, don't look at Aleena Qureshi. Despite the final result, she posted nine points and seven boards.
College Prep & Leadership Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mackenzie Burson, who went 5-for-10 on her way to 15 points. Burson is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Dumbaya, who earned 12 points.
Having lost for the first time this season, Phoenix Academy fell to 5-1. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Phoenix Academy will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Clover Garden School at 6:00 p.m. on December 10. As for College Prep & Leadership Academy, they have already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Bartlett Yancey on the 25th.
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