Piedmont Academy and Stratford Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Piedmont Academy had to settle for second. They took a 67-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Stratford Academy Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, with their most recent defeat being a 70-68 loss two weeks ago.

Marissa Holder
02/14/25 vs Stratford Academy | 22 |
02/13/25 vs Mount de Sales Academy | 23 |
02/07/25 vs First Presbyterian Day | 23 |
02/04/25 vs John Milledge Academy | 41 |
02/03/25 vs Windsor Academy | 28 |
+ 15 more games |
Piedmont Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marissa Holder, who dropped a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Holder's evening made it 20 games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Keck, who posted 18 points and seven boards.
Even though they lost, Piedmont Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Piedmont Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 23-5. As for Stratford Academy, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 22-2.
As of now, neither Piedmont Academy nor Stratford Academy have any future games scheduled.
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