Basketball Game Recap: Palm Glades Prep Academy Eagles vs. Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes

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The Palm Glades Prep Academy Eagles suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Wednesday. They were beaten by Somerset Academy South Homestead 67-27. While losing is never fun, Palm Glades Prep Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 730th, while Somerset Academy South Homestead is ranked 339th).

Leading Somerset Academy South Homestead to victory were Zachary Reynolds and Kas Williams. Reynolds scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and three steals, while Williams dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds. Reynolds is absolutely dominating the steal category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Aaron Rowe was another key contributor, scoring five points along with five assists and five rebounds.

Palm Glades Prep Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Somerset Academy South Homestead, their win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-7.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Palm Glades Prep Academy will face off against Mater Academy Bay at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Mater Academy Bay has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Somerset Academy South Homestead won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Keys Gate at 7:30 p.m. on January 18th. Keys Gate is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.