Sonoran Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 69-34 loss 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 261st, while American Leadership Academy is ranked 121st).
It was another big night for CJ Christopher Williams, who went 8 of 12 from beyond the arc on his way to 47 points in addition to six assists and six rebounds for American Leadership Academy. That makes it 12 consecutive games in which Williams has scored at least a third of American Leadership Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Porter Jones, who went 6 for 13 en route to 16 points.
Sonoran Science Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-9. As for American Leadership Academy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sonoran Science Academy will challenge New Way Learning Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for American Leadership Academy, they and 91st Psalm Christian School will face off at 6:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.
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