Millbrook and New Hanover squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Millbrook had to settle for second. They were beaten by New Hanover 55-24. While losing is never fun, Millbrook can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 165th, while New Hanover is ranked 42nd).
Lauren Brown was Millbrook's leading scorer, having posted nine points. Grace Bardeen took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with three assists.
Jazziyah Smith was a one-woman wrecking crew for New Hanover as she went 10-for-11 on her way to 22 points and seven rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, Smith now owns an excellent 45.8% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Brianna Stanley, who posted ten points and four steals.
Millbrook has traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 13 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-13 record this season. New Hanover's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-8.
Millbrook does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New Hanover, they will face off against Richmond at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Richmond will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something New Hanover surely won't give up without a fight.
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