Sonoran Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 43-42 heartbreaker at the hands of American Leadership Academy. While losing is never fun, Sonoran Science Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while American Leadership Academy is ranked 122nd).
American Leadership Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but DeAnte Echtinaw led the charge by putting up 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Porter Jones, who posted 14 points.
Sonoran Science Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for American Leadership Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-4.
Sonoran Science Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 44-32 defeat against A+ Charter School on the 22nd. As for American Leadership Academy, they are taking a road trip to face off against Tohono O'Odham at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. American Leadership Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67.8 points per game this season.
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