It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders had no problem doing just that on Saturday. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 57-56 victory over the Swampcats. The victory was some much needed relief for Heathwood Hall Episcopal as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kamauri Hunter out in front who scored 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Chip Ravenell, who scored 14 points.
Despite the loss, Laurence Manning Academy saw an underclassman step up: Shane Goines scored 18 points along with two steals. It was the first time this season that Goines grabbed two or more steals. Josiah Burson was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with five rebounds.
Laurence Manning Academy struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. They were crushed by their opponents in that department as Heathwood Hall Episcopal pulled down 15 offensive rebounds.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal's win bumped their record up to 8-17. As for Laurence Manning Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-10 record this season.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal will square off against Porter-Gaud at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Porter-Gaud will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Heathwood Hall Episcopal surely won't give up without a fight. Laurence Manning Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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