It was a good run, but the Academy with Community Partners Lions unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. Their rough 54-29 loss to BASIS - Mesa might stick with them for a while. Academy with Community Partners has not had much luck with BASIS - Mesa recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Academy with Community Partners' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ohzeaya Carson, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and two steals. That's the first time this season that Carson grabbed two or more steals. Another player making a difference was Kimani Hamilton, who scored six points along with five assists and four steals.
Academy with Community Partners' loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for BASIS - Mesa, they pushed their record up to 8-3 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Academy with Community Partners will take on Skyline - Gila River at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Skyline - Gila River's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last six games. As for BASIS - Mesa, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against East Valley at 6:30 p.m.
