Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Leake Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 61-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Parklane Academy Pioneers. The Rebels were not able to make up for their defeat to the Pioneers from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
Marleigh Myers
| 02/14/25 vs Parklane Academy | 100% |
| 02/11/25 vs Brookhaven Academy | 64% |
| 02/08/25 @ East Rankin Academy | 63% |
When it comes to explaining why Leake Academy lost on Friday, don't look at Marleigh Myers. Despite the final result, she made all 7 shots she took racking up 15 points and five rebounds. Myers is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 63% in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sarah Prince, who went 5-for-10 on her way to 13 points.
Even though they lost, Leake Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Leake Academy's loss dropped their record down to 32-4. As for Parklane Academy, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-5.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Leake Academy and Pillow Academy will face off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. Leake Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.1 points per game this season. As for Parklane Academy, they and East Rankin Academy will face off at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday without much rest, having both just played. East Rankin Academy will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Parklane Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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