If Thunderbird Adventist Academy were riding high off their 54-19 takedown of Sonoran Science Academy last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Thunderbird Adventist Academy fell 40-32 to Arrowhead Christian Academy on Tuesday. Thunderbird Adventist Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Arrowhead Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played last Monday.
When it comes to explaining why Thunderbird Adventist Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Gideon Orellana. Despite the final result, he scored 22 points along with 5 rebounds. Orellana scored a full 68.8% of Thunderbird Adventist Academy's points, the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Malcolm Tucker was another key contributor, scoring 5 points along with 3 steals.
Among those leading the charge was Marcus Edwards, who scored 15 points along with 5 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Asa Shaw, who scored 4 points along with 8 rebounds.
Thunderbird Adventist Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-1. As for Arrowhead Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Thunderbird Adventist Academy will play host again and welcome Our Lady of the Sun Academy, where tip off is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Arrowhead Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Paradise Valley Christian Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
