Basketball Preview: Moore Haven Terriers vs. Pahokee Blue Devils
The Moore Haven Terriers will square off against the Pahokee Blue Devils at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Moore Haven focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 30 last Friday.
Moore Haven is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Lake Wales last Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Moore Haven was beaten by Lake Wales 74-30. The loss was the Terriers' first of the season.
Despite their loss, Moore Haven saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sa'Nyree Myers, who posted 11 points in addition to four steals, was perhaps the best of all. Myers is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Preslynn Baker was another key player, posting 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Pahokee was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Monday as they fell 47-41 to Oxbridge Academy. While the Blue Devils didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the ThunderWolves 13-3 in the first quarter.
Like Moore Haven, Pahokee lost despite seeing results from several players. Sa?Nya Flowers led the charge by posting 13 points. Another player making a difference was Karlissa Young, who earned 13 points.
Having lost for the first time this season, Moore Haven fell to 2-1. As for Pahokee, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Moore Haven ended up a good deal behind Pahokee when the teams last played back in November of 2015, losing 53-34. Can Moore Haven avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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