The Sequoia Pathway Academy Pumas had to endure a 19-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They secured a 34-29 W over North Phoenix Preparatory Academy on Friday. That looming 34-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Sequoia Pathway Academy yet this season.
Despite the defeat, North Phoenix Preparatory Academy saw an underclassman step up: Isabel Idemudia scored five points along with 13 steals. Those 13 steals set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Sabrina Daniel, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 15 rebounds.
Sequoia Pathway Academy's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for North Phoenix Preparatory Academy, they bumped their record down to 1-7 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sequoia Pathway Academy will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Horizon Honors at 5:30 p.m. on January 5, 2024. Horizon Honors presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Sequoia Pathway Academy in Arizona (Horizon Honors is ranked 34th, while Sequoia Pathway Academy is ranked 281st). North Phoenix Preparatory Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Anthem Prep at 3:00 p.m. on December 16th. Anthem Prep is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
