The Friends Academy Quakers had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Floral Park Memorial on Wednesday and snuck past 55-52. Winning may never get old, but Friends Academy sure is getting used to it with their 16th in a row.
Friends Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Eyan Valadez, who scored 22 points. Another player making a difference was Jackson O'Brien, who scored 13 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
Friends Academy's win bumped their record up to 18-4. As for Floral Park Memorial, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-7.
Friends Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 55-49 victory vs. North Shore on the 2nd. Floral Park Memorial does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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