Preview: Sunlake Seahawks vs. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate Phoenix
The Sunlake Seahawks will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Sunlake, who comes in off a win.
Sunlake put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Friday. They really took it to Pasco for the full four quarters, racking up a 73-31 victory on the road. The win was just what Sunlake needed coming off of a 70-45 defeat in their prior match.
Meanwhile, Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate unfortunately witnessed the end of their 14-game winning streak on Tuesday. They were the victim of a rough 77-51 defeat at the hands of Winthrop College Prep Academy. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 77th, while Winthrop College Prep Academy is ranked 261st).
Sunlake pushed their record up to 11-7 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points per game. As for Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-2.
Sunlake suffered a grim 98-77 defeat to Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Will Sunlake have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
