After two games on the road, Phalen Leadership Academy is heading back home. They will take on the Lighthouse Christian Academy Lions at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Phalen Leadership Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past six contests -- so hopefully the Lions like a good challenge.
Phalen Leadership Academy pushed their score all the way to 65 on Tuesday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They took a 76-65 hit to the loss column at the hands of Columbus HomeSchool. Phalen Leadership Academy found out winning isn't easy when you don't work as a unit and post eight fewer assists than your opponent.
Derek Callahan put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 21 points along with six rebounds and four blocks. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last five times he's played. Brenton Smith was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Lighthouse Christian Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They were beaten by Shawe Memorial 72-43.
Phalen Leadership Academy's loss dropped their record down to 12-9. As for Lighthouse Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Phalen Leadership Academy was dealt a bruising 71-38 defeat at the hands of the Lions when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will Phalen Leadership Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
