It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Lincoln Prep Panthers had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Bears by a score of 50-42. Given Lincoln Prep's advantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 108th, while Highland Baptist Christian is ranked 320th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Stephen Burks, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games he's played. Another player making a difference was Devin Burton, who scored six points along with ten rebounds and six blocks.
Lincoln Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Highland Baptist Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-19.
Lincoln Prep will challenge St. Mary on Friday. Lincoln Prep is coming into the matchup with five straight wins on the road, so St. Mary will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Highland Baptist Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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