It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Woodward Academy had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Milton Eagles, sneaking past 58-56. The win almost wasn't to be: the War Eagles were down 31-16 in the second quarter.
Woodward Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jarvis Hayes Jr., who went 5-for-12 on his way to 15 points along with seven boards and three steals. Hayes Jr. is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last four games he's played. Zachary Foster was another key player, putting up 12 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals.
Woodward Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
War Eagles
| 02/22/25 vs Milton | 58-56 |
| 02/19/25 vs McIntosh | 69-50 |
| 02/15/25 vs Tri-Cities | 87-80 |
| 02/13/25 vs Shiloh | 90-56 |
| 02/05/25 vs Decatur | 77-62 |
| + 4 more games |
Woodward Academy pushed their record up to 25-4 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.3 points over those games. As for Milton, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 21-8.
Looking ahead, Woodward Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Winder-Barrow at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Woodward Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. Milton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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