The Lely Trojans will face off against the Parrish Community Bulls at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Lely comes in on 14 and Parrish Community on three.
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lely had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They strolled past the Cougars with points to spare, taking the game 49-32.
Lely's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaleah Estrada, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. It was the first time this season that Estrada scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Sofiia Kiritsa, who scored 11 points along with six assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, Parrish Community stacked an eighth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. They really took it to Cypress Lake for the full four quarters, racking up a 64-19 win on the road. While fans of Parrish Community might be used to big wins, the 45-point margin marked the team's biggest victory yet this season.
Mary Portwood was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double on 18 points and nine rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted 18 or more points the last three times she's played. Sarah Decker was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Lely is on a roll lately: they've won 16 of their last 17 matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 19-8 record this season. As for Parrish Community, their victory bumped their record up to 18-7.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Lely have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 30 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Parrish Community struggles in that department as they've been averaging 39.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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