Preview: Fleming Island Golden Eagles vs. Ponte Vedra Sharks
Fleming Island is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Ponte Vedra is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Fleming Island Golden Eagles will take on the Ponte Vedra Sharks at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Even though Fleming Island has not done well against Episcopal School of Jacksonville recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. Fleming Island blew past Episcopal School of Jacksonville 52-31. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Fleming Island has posted since November 30, 2023.
Fleming Island's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was London Jenkins, who scored 17 points along with seven steals. Jenkins is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. Devyn Dudones was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Meanwhile, Ponte Vedra was able to grind out a solid win over Episcopal School of Jacksonville on Tuesday, taking the game 36-28. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Ponte Vedra has scored all season.
Fleming Island is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 8-11 record this season. As for Ponte Vedra, their victory bumped their record up to 14-6.
Fleming Island was taken down by Ponte Vedra 66-33 in their previous matchup back in December of 2022. Will Fleming Island have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
