George Washington Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They pulled ahead with a 46-45 photo finish over the Olympian Eagles on Tuesday. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Generals' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 250th, while the Eagles are ranked 43rd).
Despite the loss, Olympian saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Tristan Anderson shot 50% from the field to rack up 18 points and six steals. Anderson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 16 games he's played. Sammell Humphries was another key player, putting up 11 points and three steals.
George Washington Prep is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 78.9 points over those games. The defeat snapped Olympian's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 26-7 record.
Looking ahead, George Washington Prep will head out on the road to take on Maranatha at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Maranatha's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games. Olympian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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