Florida High School Basketball - Forest holds off Palatka
January 4, 2023: Palatka, FL 32177 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Forest Wildcats (Ocala, FL) and the host Palatka Panthers (Palatka, FL), saw Forest's basketball squad hold off Palatka by a tally of 66-64.
With the victory, Forest improves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Vanguard (Ocala, FL) to confront the Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 8-7. Vanguard won 76-64 in their recent non-league challenge against Lake Weir (Ocala, FL)
Next up, the Panthers confront the Menendez Falcons (St. Augustine, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Palatka will attempt to improve on its 8-6 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 4-10 record after their 55-39 non-league loss to Interlachen (Interlachen, FL).