Basketball Recap: Phoenix Skates Past First Baptist Christian with Ease

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

12/17/24 @ Jefferson RISE Charter	59
11/20/24 @ New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy	50
11/08/24 @ St. Joseph's - Plaucheville	42
12/07/24 vs South Plaquemines	42
11/15/24 vs Maurepas	36

Phoenix won the last time they faced First Baptist Christian and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Phoenix Spartans really took it to the First Baptist Christian Eagles for the full four quarters, racking up a 48-18 victory. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 25 points or more this season.

Phoenix's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-11. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.3 points per game. As for First Baptist Christian, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 3-2.

Phoenix will square off against West Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for First Baptist Christian, they will challenge Pope John Paul II at 5:00 p.m. on January 21st.