Even though the Arrowhead Christian Academy Eagles have not done well against Thunderbird Adventist Academy recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Arrowhead Christian Academy came out on top against Thunderbird Adventist Academy by a score of 40-32. This was payback for Arrowhead Christian Academy, who suffered a 66-60 loss the last time these two teams met.
Marcus Edwards was the offensive standout of the contest as he scored 15 points along with 5 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Asa Shaw, who scored 4 points along with 8 rebounds.
Despite the loss, Thunderbird Adventist Academy still got an impressive performance from Gideon Orellana, who scored 22 points along with 5 rebounds. The matchup was Orellana's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Malcolm Tucker, who scored 5 points along with 3 steals.
Arrowhead Christian Academy's win bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Thunderbird Adventist Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Arrowhead Christian Academy will take on Paradise Valley Christian Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Thunderbird Adventist Academy, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Our Lady of the Sun Academy at 6:45 p.m. on December 7th.
