Florida High School Basketball - Lakewood held off by Gainesville
January 4, 2025: St. Petersburg, FL 33705 In Saturday's non-league test, the Gainesville Hurricanes (Gainesville, FL) basketball squad got by the host Lakewood Spartans (St. Petersburg, FL), by a score of 37-30.
Next, the Hurricanes encounter the Hawthorne Hornets (Hawthorne, FL) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, January 7. Gainesville will attempt to improve on its 11-5 season record. The Hornets come into the test with a 4-0 record after their 55-54 non-league win over Mainland (Daytona Beach, FL).
The Spartans (7-5) will now prepare for their test against Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL). The Buccaneers come into the 3A District 8 test with a 7-6 record. In their last test, Berkeley Prep held off Winter Haven (Winter Haven, FL), 65-40, in a non-league test.
