The Pace Academy Knights and the Holy Innocents Episcopal Golden Bears squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but sadly the Pace Academy Knights had to settle for second. They fell to the Golden Bears 62-58. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Pace Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chandler Bing, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Bing has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Kyle Greene, who scored 14 points.
Holy Innocents Episcopal was led to victory by Devin Hutcherson and Caleb Wilson. Hutcherson scored 27 points along with eight rebounds and two steals, while Wilson dropped a double-double on 19 points and 21 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hutcherson has scored all season. Will Hopkins was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Pace Academy's defeat ended a 12-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 24-5. As for Holy Innocents Episcopal, the victory (which was their 13th in a row) raised their record to 24-6.
Pace Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Holy Innocents Episcopal, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Whitewater at 6:00 p.m. on February 28th. One thing working in Holy Innocents Episcopal's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 18 contests.
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