It's playoff time, and Aquinas Academy had no trouble coming through when it counted. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 83-80 win over Erie First Christian Academy on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Crusaders have posted since December 5, 2023.
Erie First Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ayden Blum, who posted 33 points. Erie First Christian Academy is 9-1 when Blum posts 20 or more points, but 6-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Collins, who almost dropped a triple-double with 22 points, nine rebounds, and ten assists.
Aquinas Academy's win bumped their record up to 15-6. As for Erie First Christian Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-8.
Aquinas Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, an 85-56 victory against Turkeyfoot Valley Area on the 11th. Erie First Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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