St. Mary's Academy couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell to the Cross Keys Phoenix 50-46. The Bobcats just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row dating back to last season.
Cross Keys was led to victory by Dre Tucker and Christian Holmes. Tucker scored 24 points plus five steals, while Holmes posted 17 points plus five rebounds and five steals. The game was Tucker's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Yordi Manz, who had four points along with 12 rebounds and two steals.
Cross Keys' victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Mary's Academy will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Rock Springs Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on December 3rd. As for Cross Keys, they will face off against Mill Springs Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cross Keys is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.8 points per game this season.
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