It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mardela had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Washington Jaguars, posting an 83-47 win. The Warriors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 20 points or more this season.
Zyair Johnson
| 02/28/25 vs Washington | 65% |
| 02/18/25 vs Bennett | 17% |
| 02/10/25 @ Wicomico | 70% |
| 02/07/25 vs Snow Hill | 50% |
| 02/06/25 vs Decatur | 25% |
| + 17 more games |
Mardela was led to victory by Jo'Ziah Sherwood and Zyair Johnson. Sherwood dropped a double-double with 23 points and 18 boards, while Johnson shot 65% from the field on his way to 26 points along with six assists and six steals. Thanks to that strong game, Johnson now owns an excellent 45% field goal percentage. The team also got some help courtesy of Darion Collins, who went 7-for-12 en route to 18 points and five steals.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Mardela was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They are 11-2 when they've passed the ball that well.
Mardela has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.8 points over those games. Washington is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-21.
Mardela has already played their next match, a 69-54 defeat against Snow Hill on the 4th. Washington does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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