After flying high against River Mill last Wednesday, Bethany Community came back down to earth. The Bethany Community Wolves took a 52-33 bruising from the Phoenix Academy Firebirds on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wolves of the 50-43 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
Bethany Community's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Mattie Southard, who earned 14 points plus two steals, and Cheyenne Hollifield, who posted eight points in addition to two steals. Southard is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Phoenix Academy was led to victory by Destiny Kinsey and Courtney Johnston. Kinsey scored 21 points along with three steals, while Johnston posted eight points plus ten rebounds. Another player making a difference was Khloe Brown, who scored two points plus ten rebounds and three blocks.
Bethany Community now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Phoenix Academy, their record is now 2-0.
Bethany Community has already played their next match, a 60-26 defeat against North Stokes on the 19th. As for Phoenix Academy, they will welcome Northwest Guilford at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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