Florida High School Basketball - Discovery nips George Jenkins
January 22, 2024: Lakeland, FL 33813 Discovery Spartans (Lake Alfred, FL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host George Jenkins Eagles (Lakeland, FL), 71-68 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Discovery upgrades its record to 14-5 on the season. The Spartans host Auburndale (Auburndale, FL) to play the Bloodhounds in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 24. The Bloodhounds go into the bout with a record of 6-12. Auburndale won 76-32 in their recent non-league bout against Tenoroc (Lakeland, FL)
Next up, the Eagles play the Lake Gibson Braves (Lakeland, FL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 23. George Jenkins will attempt to upgrade on its 3-15 season record. The Braves go into the bout with a 9-11 record after their 54-52 non-league loss to The First Academy (Orlando, FL).