Independence and Smithville squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Independence had to settle for second. They took a 64-59 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smithville Smithies. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 346th, while the Smithies are ranked 127th).
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 16-9. As for Smithville, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 22-3 record this season.
As of now, neither Independence nor Smithville have any future games scheduled.
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