Basketball Recap: Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Takes a Loss

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 67-43 to the Frostproof Bulldogs. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Explorers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 65-44 back in December of 2024.

Despite the loss, Ridgeview Global Studies Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jacob Andre went 8 of 11 on his way to 20 points and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Andre has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Bryan Lopez-Vergel, who went 5 for 7 en route to 11 points and eight boards.

Zavier Powell was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds for Frostproof. Those 14 boards gave Powell a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mekhi Guillaume, who posted 11 points and seven rebounds.

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Frostproof, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 38-27 loss against All Saints' Academy on the 29th. Frostproof has also already played their next matchup, a 58-37 defeat against Fort Meade on the 28th.