New Castle and Delta squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but New Castle had to settle for second. They took a 50-37 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Delta Eagles. The Trojans haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mason Miller, who went 6-for-15 to rack up 16 points. Another player making a difference was Alijah Turner, who posted six points and six rebounds.
Delta's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Bratton, who scored 11 points and four steals. What's more, Bratton posted four boards, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Furney, who earned 13 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
New Castle's defeat dropped their record down to 9-15. As for Delta, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 16-7.
New Castle does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Delta, they will challenge Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian at 7:00 p.m. on March 15th. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Delta surely won't give up without a fight.
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