The Independence Patriots and the Myers Park Mustangs squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but sadly the Independence Patriots had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Mustangs on the road and fell 54-24. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Independence has scored all season.
Independence's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Tosh Alberga, who scored eight points along with seven blocks, and Zion Bosley-Slade who scored four points. Alberga hasn't dropped below two blocks for seven straight games.
Myers Park's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sir Mohammed, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 13 rebounds. Mohammed is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bishop Boswell, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds.
Independence's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 22-7. As for Myers Park, the victory was the 23rd in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 27-2.
Independence does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Myers Park, they will stay at home for another game and welcome North Mecklenburg at 7:00 p.m. on March 8th. North Mecklenburg is coming into the matchup with nine straight victories on the road, so Myers Park will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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