The Green Level Gators will head out on the road to face off against the Chapel Hill Tigers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in North Carolina (Green Level is ranked 61st, while Chapel Hill is ranked 43rd).
Green Level had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 59-37 margin over Topsail.
It was another big night for Deana Prasad, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted 17 or more points the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ryan Baker, who scored ten points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, Chapel Hill waltzed into their match on Tuesday with 14 straight wins but they left with 15. They enjoyed a cozy 53-35 win over Knightdale.
Chapel Hill's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Laynie Smith led the charge by scoring 14 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashton Beale, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds.
Green Level is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 20 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season. As for Chapel Hill, they pushed their record up to 23-4 with that win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Green Level have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 25.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Chapel Hill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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