Florida High School Basketball - George Jenkins can't get by Charlotte
December 6, 2024: Lakeland, FL 33813 Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons (Punta Gorda, FL) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host George Jenkins Eagles (Lakeland, FL), 1-0 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Charlotte advances its record to 5-1 on the year. The Fightin' Tarpons host Port Charlotte (Port Charlotte, FL) to meet the Pirates in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 4-1. Port Charlotte won 64-21 in their recent non-league match against North Port (North Port, FL)
The Eagles now own a 4-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Haines City for a non-league match on Thursday, December 12. George Jenkins will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 71-17 league win over Poinciana (Kissimmee, FL). The Hornets record now stands at 7-0.