Mars and Indiana squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Mars had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Little Indians and fell 63-36. While losing is never fun, the Fightin' Planets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 229th, while the Little Indians are ranked 21st).
Mars lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Alexis Cashdollar, who shot 46% from the field to rack up 15 points and seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Mya Moore, who posted six points and three blocks.
Mars' loss dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Indiana, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 20-3.
Mars does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Indiana, they will challenge Penn-Trafford on Wednesday. The Little Indians' defense better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 58.1 points per game this season.
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