Lake Park and Proviso East squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Lake Park had to settle for second. They took a 58-42 bruising from the Proviso East Pirates.
It was another big night for Isaiah Pickens, who posted 26 points and six rebounds for Proviso East. Pickens has been hot for a while, having posted 16 or more points the last nine times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jarret Swift, who scored nine points.
Lake Park's defeat dropped their record down to 12-19. As for Proviso East, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-9 record this season.
Lake Park does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Proviso East, they will be taking part in a tournament against Glenbard East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Proviso East's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.
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