Marcus and Allen squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Marcus had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 62-44 to the Allen Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Marauders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 27th, while the Eagles are ranked first).
It was another big night for Antonio Shannon, who shot 55% from the field on his way to 16 points and three steals for Allen. The team also got some help courtesy of Deandre Thomas, who posted 12 points.
Marcus' loss dropped their record down to 27-9-1. As for Allen, the victory (which was their 26th in a row) raised their record to 34-1.
Marcus does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Allen, they have already played their next game, a 77-74 defeat against Duncanville on the 4th.
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