Florida High School Basketball - St. Augustine thwarted by Nease
December 2, 2022: Ponte Vedra, FL 32095 The St. Augustine Yellow Jackets basketball team (St. Augustine, FL), dropped 57-38 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Nease Panthers (Ponte Vedra, FL)
The Panthers now possess a 4-0 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Columbia for a non-league battle on Tuesday, December 6.
The Yellow Jackets (6-2) will now prepare for their battle against Bartram Trail (St. Johns, FL). The Bears come into the non-league battle with a 4-4 record. In their last battle, Bartram Trail beat Middleburg (Middleburg, FL), 47-15, in a non-league battle.
Game Summary
Nease scored the opening basket and converted the and one (3-0). St. Augustine responded with two consecutive treys to lead 6-3. Both teams traded baskets on the next several possessions and Nease trailed by one (11-12) with 1:48 left in the period. The Lady Panthers closed the quarter on a 5-0 run to post the 16-12 advantage.