Eisenhower and Andover Central squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Eisenhower had to settle for second. They fell 61-49 to the Andover Central Jaguars. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 200th, while the Jaguars are ranked 79th).
Pierce Blue
| 03/08/25 @ Andover Central | 22 |
| 03/05/25 @ Great Bend | 17 |
| 02/27/25 @ Arkansas City | 27 |
| 02/25/25 @ Andover Central | 18 |
| 02/21/25 vs Andover | 24 |
| + 3 more games |
Despite the loss, Eisenhower still got an impressive performance from Pierce Blue, who almost dropped a double-double with 22 points and nine rebounds. Blue's big performance that evening made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Romari Howard was another key player, putting up nine points and seven boards.
Jayden Brown was his usual excellent self, shooting 57% from the field on his way to 22 points and five assists for Andover Central. The last time Brown's field goal percentage was this high was back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Jace Adler, who went 6-for-9 en route to 13 points.
Eisenhower's defeat dropped their record down to 7-15. As for Andover Central, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-8.
Eisenhower does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Andover Central, they will face off against Highland Park at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Highland Park will roll in looking for their 23rd straight victory, something Andover Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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