Field Kindley and Baldwin squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Field Kindley had to settle for second. They fell 54-41 to the Baldwin Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Golden Tornado can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 111th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 19th).
It was another big night for Cooper Carr, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine boards for Baldwin. Carr's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Leo Schoenberger, who almost dropped a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds.
Field Kindley's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.0 points over those games. As for Baldwin, they have been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 12 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-4 record this season.
Field Kindley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Baldwin, they will take on McPherson on Wednesday. McPherson will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Baldwin surely won't give up without a fight.
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