Thunderbird Adventist Academy waltzed into their match on Monday with six straight wins but they left with seven. They really took it to Brighton Charter for the full four quarters, racking up a 53-14 win at home. Thunderbird Adventist Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 24 points or more this season.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gideon Orellana, who scored 12 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Malcolm Tucker, who scored eight points along with five rebounds and five steals.
When it comes to explaining why Brighton Charter lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jaziel Nunez. Despite the final result, he scored eight points along with five rebounds. That was a full 57.1% of Brighton Charter's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Brighton Charter struggled to work together and finished the game with only an assist. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Thunderbird Adventist Academy racked up 17 assists.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-1. As for Brighton Charter, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thunderbird Adventist Academy's homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Panthers at 6:45 p.m. on January 31st. Paradise Valley Christian Prep is coming into the game on a six-game losing streak. As for Brighton Charter, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on January 30th. Arrowhead Christian Academy is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 51.4 points per game this season.
