Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, the Hodgson Vo-Tech Eagles couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell to the Wildcats 47-42. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Hodgson Vo-Tech in their matchups with Howard: they've now lost three in a row.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hope Smith, who scored 15 points along with two steals. Smith has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Sanaa Saunders young, who scored 13 points along with two blocks.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Howard to victory, but perhaps none more so than Destiny Smith, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. Smith is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played. Kaniah Murray-Chambers was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Hodgson Vo-Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Howard, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Hodgson Vo-Tech does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Howard, they will head out on the road to take on Padua Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Padua Academy comes in on six and Howard on five.
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