Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Bethlehem couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 56-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Graceville Tigers on Wednesday. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 47-37.
Bethlehem lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Kolton Amerson, who posted 12 points. Marques Russell was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Graceville can attribute much of their success to Jamaris Gainer, who went 6-for-7 en route to 15 points and five rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, Gainer now owns an excellent 47% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Jaylin Washington, who put up eight points and six boards.
Bethlehem's defeat dropped their record down to 23-3. As for Graceville, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 16-12 record this season.
Bethlehem does not have any more games scheduled as of now. We've got a battle between Tigers coming up.
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