Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, E.E. Smith couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the First Flight Nighthawks by a score of 55-52 on Friday. The Golden Bulls were up 25-11 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Tre Williams
| 02/28/25 @ First Flight | 58% |
| 02/25/25 vs Havelock | 50% |
| 02/18/25 vs Overhills | 50% |
| 02/17/25 vs Western Harnett | 35% |
| 02/13/25 vs Overhills | 14% |
| + 14 more games |
E.E. Smith's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tre Williams, who shot 58% from the field to rack up 16 points. The last time Williams' field goal percentage was this high was back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Marcus 'MJ' Mcduffie, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 15 boards.
First Flight's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Dobie, who posted 24 points. Dobie has been hot for a while, having posted 15 or more points the last 23 times he's played. Brody Woods was another key player, putting up 12 points.
E.E. Smith's loss dropped their record down to 18-8. As for First Flight, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-8 record this season.
E.E. Smith does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for First Flight, they have already played their next game, a 71-65 defeat against Southern School of Energy and Sustainability on the 4th.
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