Globe extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-8. They took a blow against the Valley Christian Trojans, falling 105-24. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Trojans are ranked 48th).
As for Valley Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 30 points or more this season.
Valley Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ellie Phillips led the charge by dropping a triple-double with 29 points, 15 assists, and 12 steals. With that strong performance, Phillips is now averaging an impressive 8.2 assists per game. Abby Grier was another key player, shooting 57% from the field on her way to 28 points along with eight boards and six steals.
Globe didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 56-17 loss against Coolidge on the 9th. As for Valley Christian, they have also already played their next matchup, a 57-49 win against Seton Catholic on the 9th.
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