It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Bellevue West Thunderbirds had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 62-54. The victory was familiar territory for Bellevue West who now have 24 in a row.
Bellevue West's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jacob Arop, who scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Arop has scored all season. Robby Garcia was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with seven rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Omaha Central lost, one person who can't be blamed is D.j. Sterling. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was DaShawn Prince, who scored ten points along with six rebounds.
Bellevue West's victory bumped their record up to 26-1. As for Omaha Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-9.
Bellevue West and Millard North will face off at 6:15 p.m. on March 9th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Millard North knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 16 matches -- so hopefully Bellevue West likes a good challenge. Omaha Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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