Memorial Day was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were outmatched by the First Preparatory Christian Academy Highlanders and fell 89-47. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Matadors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 85-50 last Saturday.
First Preparatory Christian Academy was led to victory by Jaiden Thomas and Brandon Betton. Thomas went 12 of 28 on his way to 33 points and seven steals, while Betton went 7 for 14 en route to 19 points in addition to eight assists and seven steals. Thomas is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. Another player making a difference was Logan Brown, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 10 points along with three steals and three blocks.
Memorial Day's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for First Preparatory Christian Academy, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Memorial Day will face off against Citizens Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Citizens Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 12 matchups -- so hopefully Memorial Day likes a good challenge. As for First Preparatory Christian Academy, they will square off against Bethesda Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. First Preparatory Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Bethesda Academy likes a good challenge.
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