Florida High School Basketball - George Jenkins succumbs to East Ridge
January 21, 2025: Lakeland, FL 33813 In Tuesday's non-league test, the East Ridge Knights (Clermont, FL) basketball squad defeated the host George Jenkins Eagles (Lakeland, FL), by a final score of 52-40.
Next, the Knights clash with the First Academy Eagles (Leesburg, FL) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 23. East Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 5-5 record after their 48-23 non-league win over Taylor (Pierson, FL).
The Eagles (7-2) will now prepare for their test against McKeel Academy (Lakeland, FL). The Wildcats come into the non-league test with a 9-4 record. In their last test, McKeel Academy overcame Fort Meade (Fort Meade, FL), 55-9, in a non-league test.
