Basketball Recap: Mercy Prep Academy Royals vs. St. Paul's Prep Lions
Mercy Prep Academy won the last time they faced St. Paul's Prep, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Mercy Prep Academy Royals took down the St. Paul's Prep Lions 66-47. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Royals.
Mercy Prep Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dylan Baker, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 13 rebounds. The game was Baker's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Bradley Lewis was another key player, posting 16 points plus eight rebounds and five steals.
Despite the loss, St. Paul's Prep still got an impressive performance from Wyatt Tate, who went 7 for 14 en route to 17 points plus two steals. Tate is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Henderson, who scored seven points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Mercy Prep Academy now has a winning record of 2-1.
Mercy Prep Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-33 win against Providence Academy on the 14th. St. Paul's Prep has also already played their next match, a 52-44 defeat against Non-Varsity Opponent on the 14th.
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