Phoenix Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Piedmont Classical Bobcats. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Firebirds came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 115th, while the Bobcats are ranked 271st).
Phoenix Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Piedmont Classical, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-3.
Phoenix Academy will be taking part in a tournament against Sissonville at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. As for Piedmont Classical, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Carver at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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