Sunset and Killian squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Sunset had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Killian Cougars and fell 59-21. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 624th, while the Cougars are ranked 224th).
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Despite the defeat, Sunset had strong showings from Gabriela Rojas, who posted four points and four steals, and Jazlyn Fleitas, who scored four points and eight boards. Fleitas is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games she's played.
Killian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Leiyah Bain, who went 9 for 14 to rack up 21 points in addition to eight assists and five steals. Another player making a difference was Shamaraja Cummings, who went 8 of 12 en route to 21 points and six boards.
This is the second loss in a row for Sunset and nudges their season record down to 4-15. As for Killian, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Sunset does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Killian, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 79-51 loss against Keys Gate on the 6th.
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