Yuma had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They escaped with a win on Friday against Forge Christian by the margin of a single free throw, 42-41. That's two games straight that Yuma has won by exactly one point.
Yuma found their leader in underclassman Brody Sheffield, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Cristian Duarte was another key contributor, scoring 11 points.
The victory (which was Yuma's fifth in a row) raised their record to 21-4. As for Forge Christian, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 21-4.
Yuma didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 55-54 victory vs. The Vanguard School on the 9th. Forge Christian has also already played their next match, a 53-50 loss against Banning Lewis Academy on the 9th.
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