Skyline unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Farmington Phoenix on Thursday, falling 73-48. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Phoenix apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Skyline lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Thomas Sunderland, who posted 12 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Timothy Hammer, who shot 46% from the field en route to 14 points.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Farmington to victory, but perhaps none more so than Luke Beattie, who earned 15 points and three steals. Those three steals gave Beattie a new career-high. Malakai Tobler was another key player, going 5-for-11 to rack up 14 points and seven assists.
Skyline wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 61-58 defeat against Copper Hills on the 25th. As for Farmington, they have also already played their next game, a 67-52 victory against Viewmont on the 25th.
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