East Chicago Central and Highland squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but East Chicago Central had to settle for second. They fell 45-36 to the Highland Trojans. The Cardinals were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 54-52.
It was another big night for Jordan Steele, who almost dropped a double-double on 24 points and nine rebounds for Highland. That makes it 24 consecutive games in which Steele has scored at least a third of Highland's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Steele, who posted nine points and five steals.
East Chicago Central has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season. As for Highland, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-10.
East Chicago Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Highland, they will take on Culver Academies at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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