With a playoff game on the line, the Blake Yellow Jackets rose to the challenge on Friday. They strolled past the Yellow Jackets with points to spare, taking the game 56-41. The victory was familiar territory for Blake who now have three in a row.
Blake's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joshua Lewis, who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds and two blocks. Lewis continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Joe Philon was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with eight rebounds and five blocks.
Blake pushed their record up to 25-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.7 points per game. As for Leesburg, their loss dropped their record down to 18-5.
Blake will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Mainland at 5:00 p.m. on March 6th. One thing working in Blake's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three games. Leesburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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