The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave and the Providence School Stallions squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but sadly the P.K. Yonge Blue Wave had to settle for second. The match between them and the Stallions wasn't particularly close, with the Blue Wave falling 77-62. While losing is never fun, P.K. Yonge can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 96th, while Providence School is ranked 26th).
Despite the loss, P.K. Yonge still got an impressive performance from Ashlyn Young, who scored 26 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Young is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least three every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Da'mar Wims, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, P.K. Yonge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Providence School only pulled down eight offensive rebounds.
Providence School got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Janai Jordan out in front who scored 24 points along with five assists. Jordan continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. Janie Boyd was another key contributor, scoring 22 points along with five rebounds.
P.K. Yonge dropped their record down to 14-9 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road. As for Providence School, the victory was the 11th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 25-2.
P.K. Yonge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Providence School, they will take on San Jose Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Providence School focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 16 on Monday.
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