The Dickinson Gators and the Beaumont United Timberwolves squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly the Dickinson Gators had to settle for second. They were beaten by the Timberwolves 72-42. Dickinson's defeat signaled the end of their seven-game winning streak.
Beaumont United's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Clarence Payia, who almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. Payia hasn't dropped below 15 points for six straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashton Green, who scored 15 points along with two steals.
Dickinson's loss dropped their record down to 15-18. As for Beaumont United, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 31-3.
Dickinson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Beaumont United's road trip will continue as they head out to face West Brook on February 26th. West Brook will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings (they are ranked 49th, while Beaumont United is ranked eighth).
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