Nazareth Prep and Erie First Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Nazareth Prep had to settle for second. They took a 92-74 bruising from Erie First Christian Academy. While losing is never fun, the Saints can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 546th, while Erie First Christian Academy are ranked 194th).
Nazareth Prep has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.2 points over those games. As for Erie First Christian Academy, their win bumped their record up to 18-6.
Nazareth Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Erie First Christian Academy, they will square off against Forbes Road at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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