Challenger couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Pinnacle Classical Academy Eagles on Monday, falling 63-42. The Firebirds haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Despite the loss, Challenger still got an impressive performance from Riley Annis, who went 6 for 12 en route to 17 points plus three steals. What's more, Annis also posted a 50% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in November of 2023. Another player making a difference was Logan Lee, who earned seven points.
Cody Humphries had an outrageously good game for Pinnacle Classical Academy as he went 12 for 17 en route to 28 points plus eight rebounds and five steals. Braylon Gentry was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
Challenger will head out to face off against The Master's Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinnacle Classical Academy has already played their next contest, a 76-30 victory against Community Christian Academy on the 5th.
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