Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only The Habersham School Patriots walked away with it. They took down the Cougars 104-85 on Thursday. The Habersham School's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
The Habersham School's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Luke Rowland, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Daniil Phillips, who scored 18 points along with six assists and three steals.
When it comes to explaining why Lafayette Christian lost, one person who can't be blamed is Bruno Tellez. Despite the final result, he went 8 for 17 from beyond the arc en route to 49 points and 4 assists. That was a full 57.6% of Lafayette Christian's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Vakiel Hammett, who scored 14 points along with four blocks.
The win was the fifth in a row for The Habersham School, bringing their record for this year to 17-8. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 82.0 points per game. As for Lafayette Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 17-8.
The Habersham School will take on Horizon Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Habersham School has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 531 points over their last seven contests. Lafayette Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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