Florida High School Basketball - Ponce De Leon can't hold off Blountstown
January 6, 2025: Ponce De Leon, FL 32455 Blountstown Tigers (Blountstown, FL) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Ponce De Leon Pirates (Ponce De Leon, FL), 39-36 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Blountstown advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Tigers host Cottondale (Cottondale, FL) to face the Hornets in a Rural District 3 match on Tuesday, January 7. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 9-5. Cottondale lost 55-52 in their recent non-league match against Chipley (Chipley, FL)
The Pirates now own a 5-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bozeman for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. Ponce De Leon will face a Bucks squad coming off a 77-55 non-league loss to Bay (Panama City, FL). The Bucks record now stands at 7-5.