Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Sylva Bay Academy couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Hillcrest Christian Cougars by a score of 44-41 on Friday. The Saints lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 55-30 score last time.
Sylva Bay Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brody Boyd, who went 8 for 17 to rack up 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristen Rogers, who went 5 of 8 en route to 11 points.
Hillcrest Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jordan Johnson, who went 6 for 7 on his way to 17 points and eight boards. The game was Johnson's fourth in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Jaivyn Carter, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Sylva Bay Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 22-7. As for Hillcrest Christian, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 16-9.
Sylva Bay Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 55-50 loss against River Oaks on the 8th. As for Hillcrest Christian, they have also already played their next contest, a 56-53 win against Lamar Christian on the 8th.
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