Florida High School Basketball - Canterbury can't hold off Charlotte
December 17, 2024: Fort Myers, FL 33919 Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons (Punta Gorda, FL) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Canterbury Cougars (Fort Myers, FL), 57-51 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Charlotte advances its record to 8-3 on the year. The Fightin' Tarpons travel to St. John's (Washington, DC) to encounter the Cadets in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 20. The Cadets come into the challenge with a record of 7-0. St. John's won 65-33 in their recent league challenge against Mt. Zion Prep Academy Blue (Lanham, MD)
In their next game, the Cougars encounter the Neumann Celtics (Naples, FL) in a 2A District 12 challenge, on Thursday, December 19. Canterbury will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The Celtics come into the challenge with a 2-6 record after their 47-31 non-league loss to Seacrest Country Day (Naples, FL).