It's playoff time, and Brighton had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle by a score of 69-60 on Friday. This was a revenge game for the Bengals: when they faced off against the Soaring Eagle back in December of 2024, they had to take a 57-55 defeat.
Bradley Easton
| 02/21/25 @ Juan Diego Catholic | 23 |
| 02/19/25 vs Hunter | 16 |
| 02/14/25 vs East | 16 |
Brighton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bradley Easton, who posted 23 points. Easton's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Case Beames, who earned 17 points and three steals.
Juan Diego Catholic lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Stockton Young, who went 7-for-14 on his way to 21 points. Another player making a difference was Jake Wyatt, who put up 15 points.
The win (which was Brighton's third in a row) raised their record to 15-10. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.3 points over those games. As for Juan Diego Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 18-6.
Looking ahead, Brighton will face off against Orem at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday. Orem will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Brighton surely won't give up without a fight. Juan Diego Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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