Basketball Recap: Francis W. Parker Falls Short of Northridge in the Playoffs

Francis W. Parker and Northridge squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Francis W. Parker had to settle for second. They came up short against the Northridge Knights, falling 68-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Colonels have suffered since January 20, 2024.

Despite the loss, Francis W. Parker saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Brady Harris went 5-for-9 on his way to 16 points and seven boards. What's more, Harris also posted a 60% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2024. Miles Johnson was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.

Colonels

Previous 5 Games

02/26/25 @ Northridge	44-68
02/24/25 vs Disney II	64-31
02/11/25 vs North Shore Country Day	65-56
02/08/25 @ Mather	63-36
02/07/25 vs Northridge	45-61

With the defeat, Francis W. Parker broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 14-11. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.0 points over those games. As for Northridge, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-7 record this season.

Francis W. Parker does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Northridge, they will square off against Christ the King at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Christ the King sitting on nine straight wins and Northridge on four.