Lawrence Central and Lawrence North squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Lawrence Central had to settle for second. They took a 47-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lawrence North Wildcats. The contest marked the Bears' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Lawrence Central's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaylah Lampley, who posted 15 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Aniyah Mckenzie, who earned five points along with nine rebounds and four steals.
Lawrence North's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jamaya Thomas, who put up eight points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Keadriah Butler, who scored 12 points and five rebounds.
Lawrence Central's loss dropped their record down to 22-2. As for Lawrence North, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-8.
Lawrence Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lawrence North, they will square off against Pendleton Heights at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pendleton Heights will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Lawrence North surely won't give up without a fight.
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