It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Constitution Generals had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They skirted past the Warriors 45-43. Given Constitution's advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 27th, while Sankofa Freedom Academy is ranked 239th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Constitution's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Amir Speights, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Perry Fields was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with three steals and three blocks.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Nasir WIlliams, who scored 18 points. Another player making a difference was Nafise Dubose, who scored 16 points.
Constitution pushed their record up to 22-6 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Sankofa Freedom Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-15.
Constitution does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Sankofa Freedom Academy is on the road again on Saturday and plays Marian Catholic at 3:00 p.m. on March 9th. Hopefully Marian Catholic focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 12 on Saturday.
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