After losing to Eastmoor Academy the last time they met, Briggs decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Briggs Bruins managed a 58-53 win over the Eastmoor Academy Warriors on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bruins.
Briggs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Damian Phoubaykham, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 23 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Romans Ward, who went 6 of 11 on his way to 15 points in addition to four steals and three blocks.
Briggs was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Phonie Simpkins, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Wooden, who posted nine points and four steals.
Bruins
| 12/20/24 vs Eastmoor Academy | 58-53 |
| 12/17/24 vs Independence | 64-54 |
| 12/11/24 vs KIPP Columbus | 53-46 |
Briggs' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-4. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.3 points per game. As for Eastmoor Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Briggs will look to defend their home court on Friday against Stivers School for the Arts at 3:30 p.m. As for Eastmoor Academy, they will head out to face off against Queens Teaching at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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