Phillips lost against Loyola Academy back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Phillips Wildcats lost 61-36 to the Loyola Academy Ramblers. The loss continues a trend for the Wildcats in their matchups with the Ramblers: they've now lost nine in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Phillips lost, don't look at Nakiyah Williams. Despite the final result, she scored ten points in addition to four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Makeemah Byrd, who posted six points.
Phillips' defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Loyola Academy, the victory (which was their 40th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.
Phillips wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 54-15 win against Warren Township on the 23rd. As for Loyola Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 74-33 victory against Stevenson on the 23rd.
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