The Temecula Prep Patriots and the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but sadly the Temecula Prep Patriots had to settle for second. They fell 53-45 to the Warriors. Temecula Prep's loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
Temecula Prep lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Zylah Coleman, who scored 17 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Coleman is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Abby Bennett, who scored ten points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Temecula Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 16-9. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 19-11 record this season.
Temecula Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Antelope Valley at 2:00 p.m. on February 23rd. Antelope Valley will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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