Basketball Recap: Evan Johnson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead International over Anderson Prep Academy

International and Anderson Prep Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but International had to settle for second. They took a 73-67 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Anderson Prep Academy Jets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Jets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 69-60 back in February.

Several Gryphons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Evan Johnson, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 11 assists. Johnson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played. Another player making a difference was Peter Machado, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds.

Gryphons

Assists

03/07/25 vs Anderson Prep Academy	17
03/05/25 vs Purdue Broad Ripple	14
02/25/25 @ Riverside	3
02/14/25 @ Muncie Burris	14
02/11/25 vs Central Christian Academy	15
+ 14 more games

Johnson wasn't the only one working in the assist department: International was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Anderson Prep Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Markus McClain, who went 9-for-18 en route to 21 points and eight steals. Those eight steals gave McClain a new career-high. Camron Anderson was another key player, shooting 54% from the field on his way to 17 points along with seven assists and six boards.

International's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Anderson Prep Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.

International does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Anderson Prep Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 61-40 defeat against Liberty Christian on the 8th.