The Francis Parker Lancers had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Helix 58-26 at home. Given Francis Parker's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 99th, while Helix is ranked 339th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Francis Parker found their leader in underclassman Brieana Brown, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 20 rebounds. Gigi Ong was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with seven assists and two steals.
Francis Parker is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 18-9 record this season. As for Helix, their loss dropped their record down to 19-8.
Francis Parker will take on Rancho Buena Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rancho Buena Vista will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Francis Parker surely won't give up without a fight. Helix does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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