Bonner Springs and St. James Academy squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Bonner Springs had to settle for second. They took a blow against the St. James Academy Thunder, falling 78-49. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 190th, while the Thunder are ranked eighth).
St. James Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Regan Becker, who dropped a triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists. Those 11 assists gave Becker a new career-high. Elle Robinson was another key player, shooting 80% from the field to rack up 18 points and six boards.
Bonner Springs' loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for St. James Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
Bonner Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. James Academy, they will head out on the road to take on De Soto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. De Soto will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something St. James Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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