It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Thornton Wildcats had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 61-54. The win was familiar territory for Thornton who now have five in a row.
Thornton had a senior duo take command as Morez Johnson Jr. dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds and Chase Abraham scored 17 points along with four steals and three blocks. Johnson Jr. is crushing the rebound category: he's posted at least eight every time he's taken the court this season. Isaiah Green was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Thornton has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 18 of their last 20 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 29-4 record this season. As for Brother Rice, their defeat ended a 22-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 31-4.
Thornton will face off against Richwoods at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Thornton is coming into the game with ten straight victories on the road, so Richwoods will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Brother Rice does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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