Basketball Recap: Washington Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Washington couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell to the Shaker Heights Red Raiders 72-67.

Giorgio Jackson Jr

Points

03/01/25 vs Shaker Heights	24
02/20/25 vs International Sports Academy	10
02/18/25 @ Hoover	2
02/14/25 @ Wadsworth	16
02/11/25 @ East	6
+ 17 more games

Despite the defeat, Washington saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Giorgio Jackson Jr went 7-for-8 on his way to 24 points. That's the most points Jackson Jr has posted since back in December of 2024. Braylon Gamble was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Shaker Heights was led to victory by Mek Black and Jacire Eaddy. Black shot 89% from the field en route to 21 points and eight rebounds, while Eaddy scored 16 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Quinn Coggins, who went 5-for-7 to rack up 11 points.

Washington's loss dropped their record down to 19-5. As for Shaker Heights, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-15 record this season.

Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shaker Heights, they will square off against Brecksville-Broadview Heights at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shaker Heights has given up an average of 65.9 points per game this season, so hopefully the team got some defensive drills in this week.