It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Mount Vernon Mustangs had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 73-57 victory over the Falcons. Winning may never get old, but Mount Vernon sure is getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Mount Vernon's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kj Garris, who scored 26 points along with eight rebounds. Sha'yah Goba was another key contributor, scoring 20 points.
When it comes to explaining why East Laurens lost, one person who can't be blamed is Rashund Washington Jr.. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points along with five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Tylan Snead, who scored eight points along with two steals.
East Laurens struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Mount Vernon is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten contests, which provided a massive bump to their 21-9 record this season. As for East Laurens, their defeat dropped their record down to 22-5.
Mount Vernon didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 77-39 win vs. Mount Pisgah Christian on the 1st. East Laurens does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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