Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) skates past Pinecrest Prep with ease

By Team Reports Jan 12, 2024, 7:04am

Recap: Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions vs. Pinecrest Prep Crocs'

The Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) Stallions scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They breezed by Pinecrest Prep at home to the tune of 77-47. Given Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)'s advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 276th, while Pinecrest Prep is ranked 662nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) found their leader in underclassman Tony Guerrero, who scored 21 points along with four steals. The contest was Guerrero's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Elian Cruz was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.

Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) pushed their record up to 8-3 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.8 points per game. As for Pinecrest Prep, their loss dropped their record down to 4-6.

Somerset Academy (Silver Palms) will take on Palm Beach Gardens at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pinecrest Prep's road trip will continue as they head out to face Mater Brickell Academy at 5:00 p.m. on January 12th. Hopefully Mater Brickell Academy focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 27 on Wednesday.