Basketball Recap: Sickles' Win on Tuesday Extends Winning Streak to Five

Kelsey Sharpe

Steals

02/18/25 vs Charlotte	3
02/13/25 vs Sunlake	6
02/08/25 @ Steinbrenner	3
02/06/25 vs Largo	6
01/31/25 vs Armwood	6
+ 36 more games

Sickles had won four straight games and Kelsey Sharpe did her part to make it five on Tuesday. The Sickles Gryphons came within six points of losing the streak, but they secured a 52-46 W against the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons thanks in part to Sharpe, who went 7-for-16 en route to 23 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. She is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 41 games she's played dating back to last season.

Charlotte's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Acelia Beals, who went 6-for-15 to rack up 15 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Samantha Vega, who posted 15 points and six rebounds.

Sickles' victory bumped their record up to 21-8. As for Charlotte, their loss dropped their record down to 19-9.

Coming up, Sickles will face off against Steinbrenner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Naomi Parker and Sharpe. Charlotte does not have any more games scheduled as of now.