The Fulton Science Academy Mustangs will square off against the Cross Keys Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Fulton Science Academy has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Cross Keys will arrive with three straight wins.
On Friday, Fulton Science Academy came up short against LaGrange Academy and fell 72-60.
Meanwhile, Cross Keys took their match on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-23 victory over Tapestry Charter. The Phoenix have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 26 points or more this season.
Cross Keys' win came from a few key players Fulton Science Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Trenton Boone, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in steals (five). Dre Tucker was another key player, putting up 13 points and five steals.
Cross Keys is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.3 points per game. As for Fulton Science Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Fulton Science Academy came up short against Cross Keys when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 49-40. Will Fulton Science Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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