Boonville and Evansville Central squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Boonville had to settle for second. They fell just short of the Evansville Central Bears by a score of 55-52. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 201st, while the Bears are ranked 24th).
It was another big night for Daveon Smith, who went 8-for-12 on his way to 20 points and seven rebounds for Evansville Central. That's the most points Smith has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Zaryen Moore, who had nine points and eight boards.
Boonville has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season. Evansville Central is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 18 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season.
Boonville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Evansville Central, they have already played their next contest, a 56-43 defeat against Evansville Memorial on the 8th.
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