It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Essex Trojans had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Eagles 52-29. Essex's victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Essex was led to victory by Jaylah Mercer and Morgan Self. Mercer scored 18 points along with five assists and three steals, while Self dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. Mercer is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Makiryn Williams, who scored five points along with two steals.
Essex pushed their record up to 23-0 with that win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Westmoreland, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-8.
Essex didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 52-29 victory vs. Westmoreland on the 23rd. Westmoreland has also already played their next matchup, a 52-29 loss against Essex on the 23rd.
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