Papillion-LaVista and Papillion-LaVista South squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Papillion-LaVista had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 76-58 to the Papillion-LaVista South Titans. While losing is never fun, the Monarchs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 36th, while the Titans are ranked first).
Despite the loss, Papillion-LaVista still got an impressive performance from DeMarcus McCarty, who shot 42% from the field to rack up 16 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Trey Richardson, who posted seven points.
Even though they lost, Papillion-LaVista smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Papillion-LaVista South's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryson Bahl led the charge by going 7-for-12 on his way to 23 points along with seven rebounds and five blocks. Bahl's big performance that afternoon made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Levi Webb was another key player, shooting 78% from the field en route to 16 points and seven boards.
Monarchs
| 03/12/25 vs Papillion-LaVista South | 58-76 |
| 03/03/25 @ Westview | 47-45 |
| 03/01/25 vs Omaha Central | 63-56 |
| 02/21/25 @ Lincoln Northeast | 83-75 |
| 02/18/25 vs Buena Vista | 60-54 |
With the defeat, Papillion-LaVista broke their seven-game winning streak and moved their record to 15-11. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.7 points over those games. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 15 of their last 16 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 24-3 record this season.
Papillion-LaVista does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 61-57 win against Millard North on the 14th.
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