El Capitan and Fort Thomas squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but El Capitan had to settle for second. They were dealt a 60-29 defeat at the hands of the Fort Thomas Apaches. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Arizona basketball rankings (they are ranked 247th, while the Apaches are ranked 49th).
It was another big night for Adaia Lorenzo, who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine boards for Fort Thomas. That's the most rebounds Lorenzo has posted since back in February of 2024. Jamie Johnson was another key player, going 5-for-10 to rack up 10 points and six boards.
El Capitan has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season. As for Fort Thomas, they are on a roll lately: they've won 17 of their last 18 games, which provided a nice bump to their 28-5 record this season.
El Capitan does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Thomas, they will square off against Baboquivari at 5:00 p.m. on February 21st. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Lorenzo and Kara Baptisto.
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