Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Mercyhurst Prep nips Apopka
December 29, 2022: Erie, PA 16504 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers (Erie, PA) and the visiting Apopka Blue Darters (Apopka, FL), saw Mercyhurst Prep's basketball squad hold off Apopka by a tally of 43-41.
With the victory, Mercyhurst Prep improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Lakers travel to Iroquois (Erie, PA) to play the Braves in a District 10 Region 3 challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Iroquois won 33-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Commodore Perry (Hadley, PA)
Next up, the Blue Darters play the Ocoee Knights (Ocoee, FL) in a 7A District 3 challenge, on Wednesday, January 4. Apopka will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 9-6 record after their 42-29 non-league win over Rickards (Tallahassee, FL).