Basketball Recap: Premier Prep- PHHoenix Open Comes Up Short

Premier Prep- PHHoenix Open managed to slip by Eduprize Open the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Premier Prep- PHHoenix Open Fire Frogs came up short against the Eduprize Open Eagles on Monday, falling 84-63. The Fire Frogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 66-63.

Braylon Haman

Steals

01/27/25 vs Eduprize Open	4
01/21/25 @ Eduprize Open	3
01/20/25 vs Varsity Opponent	3
01/09/25 @ Skyline Prep Open	3
01/07/25 @ Non Varsity Opponent	10

When it comes to explaining why Premier Prep- PHHoenix Open lost, don't look at Braylon Haman. Despite the final result, he posted 18 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists. Haman is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 21 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Chris King, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 12 points and six boards.

Even though they lost, Premier Prep- PHHoenix Open smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in four consecutive matches.

Eduprize Open's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aj Thomas led the charge by putting up 26 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Andre Thomas, who had 21 points.

With the defeat, Premier Prep- PHHoenix Open broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 25-2-1. As for Eduprize Open, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 24-2.

Premier Prep- PHHoenix Open wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 71-45 victory against Bella Vista Open on the 29th. Eduprize Open has also already played their next game, an 88-72 win against Premier Prep- PHHoenix on the 28th.