Scottsdale Preparatory Academy suffered their biggest defeat since December 7, 2024 on Wednesday. They took a blow against the Phoenix Country Day Eagles, falling 53-19. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 105th, while the Eagles are ranked 17th).
Despite the loss, Scottsdale Preparatory Academy still got an impressive performance from Maeve Morgan, who posted seven points in addition to eight boards and seven steals. That was a full 36.8% of Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points. Emily Stanek was another key player, putting up seven points.
Olivia Owens was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 28 points and ten rebounds for Phoenix Country Day. That's the most points Owens has posted since back in February of 2024. Jaylyn Taylor also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-6. As for Phoenix Country Day, their victory was their 24th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-4.
Scottsdale Preparatory Academy has already played their next matchup, a 53-6 win against Red Rock on the 15th. As for Phoenix Country Day, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 60-37 victory against Arizona Lutheran Academy on the 10th.
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