Florida High School Basketball - Father Lopez nudges First Academy
January 18, 2013: Daytona Beach, FL 32124 Father Lopez Green Wave (Daytona Beach, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting First Academy Royals (Orlando, FL), 65-60 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Father Lopez upgrades its record to 19-2 on the season. The Green Wave travel to Lake Mary Prep (Lake Mary, FL) to encounter the Griffins in a 3A District 4 bout on Friday, January 25. The Griffins go into the bout with a record of 11-10.
Next up, the Royals battle the Trinity Prep Saints (Winter Park, FL) in a 3A District 5 challenge, on Saturday, January 19. First Academy will attempt to improve on its 16-4 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 72-58 non-league loss to Holy Trinity Episcopal (Melbourne, FL).