Briarwood Academy and Edmund Burke Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Briarwood Academy had to settle for second. They lost 64-43 to the Edmund Burke Academy Spartans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Buccaneers have suffered since January 17th.
Lauryn Simpson
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Briarwood Academy lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Lauryn Simpson, who posted nine points along with five rebounds and three steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games she's played. Laura lane Mcmichael was another key player, putting up five points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Even though they lost, Briarwood Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive boards in three consecutive contests.
It was another big night for Leila Eastmead, who put up 27 points along with eight rebounds and eight steals for Edmund Burke Academy. Edmund Burke Academy is 22-1 when Eastmead posts five or more steals, but 1-2 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Carleigh Woods, who went 6-for-15 en route to 18 points and four steals.
Briarwood Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 19-7. As for Edmund Burke Academy, the victory was the 14th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 23-3.
Briarwood Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 48-45 win against Georgia Christian on the 18th. As for Edmund Burke Academy, they will face off against Trinity Christian at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Edmund Burke Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight games -- so hopefully Trinity Christian likes a good challenge.
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