Florida High School Basketball - Merritt Island Christian holds off St. Joseph Academy
December 22, 2023: St. Augustine, FL 32084 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Merritt Island Christian Cougars (Merritt Island, FL) and the host St. Joseph Academy Flashes (St. Augustine, FL), saw Merritt Island Christian's basketball squad hold off St. Joseph Academy by a tally of 51-47.
With the victory, Merritt Island Christian improves its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Rockledge (Rockledge, FL) to confront the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 8. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 3-6.
Next up, the Flashes confront the Matanzas Pirates (Palm Coast, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. St. Joseph Academy will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 2-10 record after their 40-36 non-league loss to Middleburg (Middleburg, FL).