Basketball Recap: Mckeel Academy Skates Past Ridgeview Global Studies Academy with Ease

There's no place like home for McKeel Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They took their contest on Monday with ease, bagging a 70-14 win over the Ridgeview Global Studies Academy Explorers. The victory was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Michael Sams III

Field Goal Percentage

12/01/25 vs Ridgeview Global Studies Academy	46%
11/29/25 @ Riverview Sarasota	40%
11/28/25 vs Sunlake	24%
11/21/25 vs The First Academy	36%
11/18/25 vs Avon Park	42%
+ 2 more games

Leading McKeel Academy to victory were Michael Sams III and Jamal Whyte. Sams III shot 46% from the field en route to 17 points, while Whyte went 5-for-9 to rack up 11 points and six rebounds. The last time Sams III's field goal percentage was this high was back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lucas Burgess, who posted four points and five steals.

McKeel Academy's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, they are on a 13-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.

McKeel Academy has already played their next matchup, an 81-60 loss against Auburndale on the 2nd. As for Ridgeview Global Studies Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 54-19 defeat against Celebration on the 3rd.