The Alexander Cougars had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past Woodward Academy 93-64 on the road on Saturday. Alexander's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Alexander to victory, but perhaps none more so than Braedan Lue, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Gregory Dunson, who scored 19 points along with six assists and five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Woodward Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Brandon Peters. Despite the final result, he scored 26 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Peters has scored all season. Miles Harvey was another key contributor, scoring 13 points along with six assists and six rebounds.
The victory was the 16th in a row for Alexander, bringing their record for this year to 29-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.6 points per game. As for Woodward Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 26-6.
Alexander will take on Riverwood at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Alexander has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 665 points over their last nine contests. Woodward Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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