The Jay Royals had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 57-35 margin over Paxton. Jay has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.
Jay was led to victory by Hattie Locklin and Kaylee Gilbreath. Locklin scored 17 points along with five rebounds and two blocks, while Gilbreath scored 20 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Gilbreath has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Presley Hawthorne, who scored six points along with three steals.
Despite the loss, Paxton still got an impressive performance from Hydie Varnum, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kenna Cook, who scored six points.
The win was the fifth in a row for Jay, bringing their record for this year to 21-4. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.4 points per game. As for Paxton, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 19-5.
Jay will face off against Ponce De Leon at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Ponce De Leon is coming into the contest with six straight victories on the road, so Jay is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Paxton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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