Cherokee Christian and Pinecrest Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Cherokee Christian had to settle for second. They lost 66-41 to the Pinecrest Academy Paladins. The loss was just more heartbreak for the Warriors, who fell 60-57 when the teams last met back in January.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pinecrest Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Joe Frain, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 19 boards. That's the most rebounds Frain has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Lynch, who went 6 of 10 on his way to 15 points and seven boards.
Cherokee Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 6-15. As for Pinecrest Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Cornerstone Prep Academy the next time they take the court. Pinecrest Academy will head out to face Cornerstone Prep Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Cherokee Christian will head out to face them on Monday.
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