It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact New Brighton can now relate to. They were outmatched by the Aliquippa Quips and fell 83-29. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 518th, while the Quips are ranked 75th).
New Brighton's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Aliquippa, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
New Brighton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Aliquippa, they will take on Shady Side Academy on Friday. Aliquippa knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 12 contests -- so hopefully Shady Side Academy likes a good challenge.
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