The Deep Run Wildcats and the Highland Springs Springers squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but sadly the Deep Run Wildcats had to settle for second. Their rough 68-44 loss to the Springers might stick with them for a while. While losing is never fun, Deep Run can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 61st, while Highland Springs is ranked 18th).
Highland Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ah'kiyah Pye, who scored 20 points. Another player making a difference was Morgan Boyd, who scored 15 points.
Deep Run's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-8. As for Highland Springs, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 19-3.
Deep Run does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Highland Springs, they will head out on the road to square off against Manchester at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Highland Springs is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.
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