Basketball Recap: Creekside Picks Up Ninth Consecutive Win

Knights

Previous Games

01/31/25 @ Episcopal School of Jacksonville	60-56
01/28/25 vs Potter's House Christian Blue	75-44
01/23/25 vs Tocoi Creek	59-56
01/21/25 @ St. Augustine	47-43
01/17/25 vs Bartram Trail	57-33
+ 4 more games

Creekside extended their winning streak to nine games thanks to a huge performance from Nolan Nelson. The Creekside Knights came within four points of losing the streak, but they secured a 60-56 W against the Episcopal School of Jacksonville Eagles thanks in part to Nelson, who shot 4-for-6 from long range and almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine boards. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last five games he's played.

When it comes to explaining why Episcopal School of Jacksonville lost on Friday, don't look at Will Moore. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 11 from beyond the arc on his way to 31 points. Episcopal School of Jacksonville is 7-1 when Moore posts 20 or more points, but 6-11 otherwise. Nolan Schwartz was another key player, going 6 for 13 to rack up 17 points.

Creekside's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-7. As for Episcopal School of Jacksonville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.

Creekside has already played their next contest, a 72-49 win against Atlantic Coast on the 5th. As for Episcopal School of Jacksonville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 71-53 victory against Wolfson on the 3rd.