Conard had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 54-39 victory over the Stamford Black Knights on Wednesday. Given the Red Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Connecticut basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Black Knights are ranked 41st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Conard's win bumped their record up to 16-4. As for Stamford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-4 record this season.
Conard will square off against Sacred Heart Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Stamford does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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