Mercy Career & Technical will be playing in front of their home fans against Pine Forge Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Mercy Career & Technical had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They really took it to AIM Academy for the full four quarters, racking up a 73-43 win at home. Mercy Career & Technical's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Among those leading the charge was Anthony Caple, who scored 21 points. He is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Taji Stewart was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Meanwhile, Pine Forge Academy entered their tilt with the with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Pine Forge Academy blew past the , posting a 65-36 win on the road.
Mercy Career & Technical pushed their record up to 8-1 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points per game. As for Pine Forge Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-0.
Mercy Career & Technical couldn't quite finish off the in their previous matchup back in December of 2015 and fell 45-43. Can Mercy Career & Technical avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
