It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Phillips Wildcats had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Pumas on the road to the tune of 64-35. Given Phillips' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 126th, while Johnson is ranked 359th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Phillips found their leader in underclassman Kamaria Sephus, who scored 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of LaKeeyah Barnes, who scored eight points.
Phillips has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 17-13 record this season. As for Johnson, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-13.
Phillips does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Johnson also has no future games currently scheduled.
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