Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Southmoreland couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Ellwood City Wolverine by a score of 60-57 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Scotties have suffered since January 3, 2024.
Leading Ellwood City to victory were Aaron Lake and Maykel Cuevas. Lake dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten rebounds, while Cuevas to rack up 16 points. What's more, Lake posted four steals, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Servick, who earned seven points and five assists.
Southmoreland has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 17-7 record this season. Ellwood City's win bumped their record up to 15-10.
Southmoreland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ellwood City, they will challenge Shady Side Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ellwood City is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 58.3 points per game this season.
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