It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Maryvale Prep ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 47-44 win over the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Roadrunners. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Matador as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Phoenix Day School for the Deaf lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Zion Parker, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 14 rebounds. He has been hot recently, having posted eight or more boards the last four times he's played. Joseph Trent was another key player, putting up nine points.
Maryvale Prep's win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Maryvale Prep will face off against Bagdad at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Phoenix Day School for the Deaf, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Desert Heights Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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