Sylva Bay Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Prairie View Academy Spartans by a score of 48-38 on Tuesday.
Sylva Bay Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Tristen Rogers led the charge by putting up nine points along with six boards and six steals. Rogers has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Timothy Moss was another key player, scoring four points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Saints
| 02/04/25 vs Prairie View Academy | 26 |
| 12/15/23 @ Prentiss Christian | 26 |
| 02/01/24 vs Laurel Christian | 21 |
| 02/10/24 vs Laurel Christian | 19 |
| 01/25/24 @ Newton County Academy | 18 |
Sylva Bay Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Abram Anthony, who went 5 of 9 en route to 11 points along with seven boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Mason Tullos, who posted nine points and five assists.
Sylva Bay Academy has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.0 points per game. As for Prairie View Academy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-14 record this season.
As of now, neither Sylva Bay Academy nor Prairie View Academy have any future games scheduled.
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