The Bulloch Academy Gators and the Brookstone Cougars squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but sadly the Bulloch Academy Gators had to settle for second. The matchup between them and the Cougars wasn't particularly close, with the Gators falling 47-33. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Bulloch Academy has scored all season.
Bulloch Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jackson Sheppard, who scored nine points along with eight rebounds. Will Ellis was another key contributor, scoring six points along with two steals.
Chapman Dykes had an outrageously good game for Brookstone as he dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Thomas Henderson, who scored seven points along with three steals.
Bulloch Academy's loss dropped their record down to 13-15. As for Brookstone, their win bumped their record up to 17-12.
Bulloch Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Brookstone is on the road again on Saturday and plays St. Anne-Pacelli at 7:30 p.m. on February 24th. St. Anne-Pacelli will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Brookstone surely won't give up without a fight.
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