Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, the Somerset Academy Losee Lions couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 66-61 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pioneers. Somerset Academy Losee's loss signaled the end of their six-game winning streak.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jayla Lewis, who scored 24 points along with seven assists and six steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Lewis has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Zaryah Snell, who scored eight points along with 13 rebounds and six assists.
Canyon Springs' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kenijae Cherry led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds. Cherry is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games she's played. Aniya Biggs was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds.
Somerset Academy Losee's loss dropped their record down to 19-7. As for Canyon Springs, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season.
Somerset Academy Losee does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Canyon Springs, they will be playing at home against Basic at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Canyon Springs is coming into the contest with six straight wins at home, so Basic will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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