Eunice and Legacy Academy squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Eunice had to settle for second. They lost to the Legacy Academy Silverbacks on the road by a 50-36 margin. The Cardinals have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Legacy Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryant Scales led the charge by shooting 42% from the field to rack up 16 points. Scales' big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Dallas Baca, who posted nine points and five steals.
Eunice's loss dropped their record down to 19-10. As for Legacy Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-5 record this season.
Eunice does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Legacy Academy, they will take on Mesa Vista at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Mesa Vista comes in on 14 and Legacy Academy on 15.
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