Phoenix Academy put another one in the bag on Wednesday to keep their perfect season alive. They came out on top against the Clover Garden School Grizzlies by a score of 45-36. Those 45 points were actually the fewest the Firebirds have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
Destiny Kinsey
| 11/19/25 vs Clover Garden School | 24 |
| 11/18/25 vs Jordan-Matthews | 32 |
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Phoenix Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Destiny Kinsey led the charge by going 8-for-19 en route to 24 points. Kinsey's big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least 21 points. Brooklyn Kinsey was another key player, shooting 42% from the field to rack up 11 points and six steals.
Phoenix Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Clover Garden School lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Hanna Tickle, who posted 18 points along with five rebounds and four steals. She has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 16 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Nikole Weed, who put up two points and 14 boards.
Phoenix Academy's victory bumped their record up to 5-0.
Phoenix Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 54-34 defeat against College Prep & Leadership Academy on the 24th. As for Clover Garden School, they have also already played their next matchup, a 37-28 win against Cornerstone Charter on the 21st.
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