It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top against the Knights by a score of 58-50. Winning may never get old, but Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kellen Pickett led the charge by almost dropping a triple-double on 20 points, 12 rebounds, and nine blocks. Pickett is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down ten or more in the last 12 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Isaac Smith, who scored 20 points along with eight rebounds.
Despite the loss, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers still got an impressive performance from Drelyn Truesdale, who scored 24 points. Dereon Truesdale was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-6 record this season. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 20-6.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian is on the road again on Saturday and plays Lafayette Central Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on March 9th. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past five contests -- so hopefully Lafayette Central Catholic likes a good challenge. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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