It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Freeburg Midgets had no problem doing just that on Monday. They walked away with an 81-74 win over the Comanches. Freeburg's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Freeburg's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matt Pluff, who scored 25 points along with seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Pluff has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson Browning, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Despite the defeat, Cahokia saw an underclassman step up: Corrion Raiford scored 29 points along with eight rebounds. C'narri Griffin was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with three steals.
Freeburg's win bumped their record up to 18-14. As for Cahokia, they are on a 15-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-27.
Freeburg will be playing in front of their home fans against Mascoutah at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Freeburg is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 56.3 points per game this season. Cahokia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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