Florida High School Basketball - Pensacola can't hold off Escambia
January 17, 2025: Pensacola, FL 32501 Escambia Gators (Pensacola, FL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Pensacola Tigers (Pensacola, FL), 49-45 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Escambia upgrades its record to 4-12 on the year. The Gators travel to Navarre (Navarre, FL) to face the Raiders in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 3-12. Navarre lost 80-64 in their recent non-league match against Choctawhatchee (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
The Tigers now sport a 4-12 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Florida for a 4A District 1 match on Tuesday, January 21. Pensacola will face a Jaguars squad coming off a 60-56 league loss to Fort Walton Beach (Fort Walton Beach, FL). The Jaguars record now stands at 8-11.