Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Phillips Wildcats walked away with it. They managed a 53-47 victory over the Warriors on Monday. Winning may never get old, but Phillips sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Phillips' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was LaKeeyah Barnes, who scored 20 points. Barnes is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Kamaria Sephus was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
When it comes to explaining why Westinghouse lost, one person who can't be blamed is LaMonyca Bryant. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Bryant is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down 11 or more in the last 16 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jamilah Jackson, who scored seven points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Phillips has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-12 record this season. As for Westinghouse, their defeat dropped their record down to 20-4.
Phillips will square off against Whitney Young at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Whitney Young will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Phillips surely won't give up without a fight. As for Westinghouse, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Johnson at 5:00 p.m. Westinghouse is coming into the matchup with 12 straight losses at home, meaning Johnson will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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