The Phalen Leadership Academy Falcon will take on the GEO Next Generation Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Phalen Leadership Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine matchups -- so hopefully GEO Next Generation likes a good challenge.
On Tuesday, Phalen Leadership Academy strolled past Columbus HomeSchool with points to spare, taking the game 62-43.
R'Mello Watson
| 02/03/26 @ Columbus HomeSchool | 20 |
| 01/30/26 @ Purdue Broad Ripple | 19 |
| 01/23/26 @ Liberty Christian | 21 |
Phalen Leadership Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from R'Mello Watson, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine rebounds. The contest was Watson's third in a row with at least 19 points. Raymond Haggard was another key player, shooting 56% from the field on his way to 13 points along with eight boards and three steals.
Phalen Leadership Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2025.
Meanwhile, GEO Next Generation was not able to break out of their rough patch two weeks ago as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost to International at home by a 39-20 margin.
Phalen Leadership Academy's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for GEO Next Generation, their loss dropped their record down to 0-7.
Everything came up roses for Phalen Leadership Academy against GEO Next Generation in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, as the team secured a 93-14 win. Do the Falcon have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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