Panthers
| 03/08/25 @ University Prep | 65-61 |
| 03/06/25 vs Weed | 59-55 |
| 03/04/25 vs Portola | 80-57 |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Fortune Early College had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They managed a 65-61 win over University Prep. The victory was familiar territory for Fortune Early College, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Fortune Early College's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kaden Bean led the charge by putting up 15 points and five assists. Bean is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Malachi Hollingsworth was another key player, posting 17 points.
When it comes to explaining why University Prep lost, don't look at Adam Gire. Despite the final result, he shot 71% from the field on his way to 28 points and seven boards. With that strong performance, Gire is now averaging an impressive 16 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Hall, who went 5-for-11 en route to 14 points.
Fortune Early College's win bumped their record up to 24-8. As for University Prep, their defeat ended an 18-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 26-9.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Fortune Early College Panthers face off against International Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Fortune Early College's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 12 games. University Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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