Florida High School Basketball - Ponte Vedra succumbs to Nease
January 12, 2023: Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 The Nease Panthers topped the host Ponte Vedra Sharks basketball team by a final score of 49-38 in Thursday's league game.
In their next game, the Panthers face the Menendez Falcons (St. Augustine, FL) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 17. Nease will attempt to move on its 13-5 season record. The Falcons enter the game with a 11-10 record after their 58-31 non-league win over Palatka (Palatka, FL).
With the defeat, Ponte Vedra moves to 9-8 on the year. The Sharks host Tocoi Creek (St. Augustine, FL) to face the Toros in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 17. The Toros enter the game with a record of 13-6. Tocoi Creek won 56-18 in their recent non-league game against Atlantic (Port Orange, FL)
Game Summary
Both teams threw early jabs before the action picked up. Nease was up 9-8 with 2:15 left in the period. Ponte Vedra took their first and only lead of the night (10-9), before Nease converted 1/2 free throws to draw even (10-10). The Lady Panthers seized control and finished the period on a 4-0 run to hold the 14-10 advantage after the first eight minutes had elapsed.