Stratford Academy and Mount de Sales Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Stratford Academy had to settle for second. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 55-54 to the Mount de Sales Academy Cavaliers. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cavaliers earlier this season, when they won 65-54.
Despite the loss, Stratford Academy still got an impressive performance from Frankie Raines Jr, who posted 17 points and six rebounds. Tyler Burnett was another key player, putting up seven points.
Even though they lost, Stratford Academy was working as a unit and finished the game with ten assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mount de Sales Academy only four assists.
Mount de Sales Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jackson Rowley, who went 5-for-8 on his way to 17 points and six boards. Rowley is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 62% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Alex Roseboro, who scored 13 points.
Stratford Academy's loss dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Mount de Sales Academy, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-10.
Stratford Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 71-48 win against Loganville Christian Academy on the 19th. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they have also already played their next matchup, a 64-41 defeat against Bethlehem Christian Academy on the 19th.
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