Basketball Recap: Leah Smith's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Broadwater Academy over Brunswick Academy

Broadwater Academy and Brunswick Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Broadwater Academy had to settle for second. They took a 47-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of Brunswick Academy. While losing is never fun, Broadwater Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 262nd, while Brunswick Academy is ranked 92nd).

Several Vikings players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Leah Smith, who posted 13 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Kacey Ford, who had six points and three steals.

Broadwater Academy's loss dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Brunswick 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 19-2 record this season.

Broadwater Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brunswick Academy, they have already played their next game, a 51-45 victory against The Carmel School on the 1st.