Florida High School Basketball - Merritt Island Christian thwarted by Melbourne Central Catholic
January 27, 2024: Melbourne, FL 32901 The Merritt Island Christian Cougars basketball team (Merritt Island, FL), dropped 62-42 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers (Melbourne, FL)
The Hustlers now possess a 9-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host St. Edward's for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 30. Melbourne Central Catholic will confront a Pirates team coming off a 55-45 non-league win over Sebastian River (Sebastian, FL). The Pirates record now stands at 1-3.
The Cougars (0-8) will now prepare for their battle against Pineapple Cove Classical Academy West Melbourne (West Melbourne, FL). The Pioneers come into the non-league battle with a 3-9 record. In their last battle, Pineapple Cove Classical Academy West Melbourne beat Master's Academy (Vero Beach, FL), 50-34, in a non-league battle.
