Basketball Recap: Green Level Finds Playoff Glory Versus Southeast Raleigh

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Previous Games

02/25/25 vs Southeast Raleigh	76-63
02/22/25 vs Holly Springs	64-57
02/18/25 vs Panther Creek	67-49
02/17/25 vs Apex	70-48
02/13/25 vs Apex Friendship	47-33
+ 3 more games

Green Level had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 76-63 victory over the Southeast Raleigh Bulldogs on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for the Gators, who have now won eight matches in a row.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Green Level to victory, but perhaps none more so than Isaac Ericksen, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten boards. Ericksen is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last 11 games he's played. Trevor Manhertz was another key player, en route to 19 points and seven rebounds.

Green Level smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in seven consecutive contests.

Green Level pushed their record up to 24-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.8 points over those games. As for Southeast Raleigh, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-13 record this season.

Green Level will face off against Leesville Road on Friday. Green Level knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Leesville Road likes a good challenge. Southeast Raleigh does not have any more games scheduled as of now.