Phoenix was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 56-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Ashland Grizzlies. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Grizzlies apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Phoenix's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Ashland, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Phoenix will finish 2024 at home by hosting Trinity Lutheran at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Ashland, they will welcome Hidden Valley at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Hidden Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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