The Kerman Lions and the Bakersfield Christian Eagles squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly the Kerman Lions had to settle for second. They ended up on the wrong side of a tough 67-44 walloping at the hands of the Eagles. While losing is never fun, Kerman can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 369th, while Bakersfield Christian is ranked 143rd).
Sara Shein was her usual excellent self, going 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 31 points and 1 assist for Bakersfield Christian. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Shein has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ava King, who scored six points along with 16 rebounds.
Kerman's defeat dropped their record down to 20-8. As for Bakersfield Christian, they pushed their record up to 23-7 with that victory, which was their seventh straight at home.
Kerman does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Bakersfield Christian, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 70-45 victory vs. Shafter on the 21st.
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