Basketball Recap: Cleo Bolar Key Part of a Team Effort in Blue Devils Win

Escambia County posted their closest win since December 4, 2023 on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Orange Beach Makos 53-50.

Escambia County's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cleo Bolar, who posted 23 points along with six rebounds and five steals. The contest was Bolar's 11th in a row with at least ten points. Caliente McCants was another key player, putting up 12 points along with six rebounds and six steals.

Escambia County's win bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Orange Beach, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 10-12.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Escambia County won't have much time to rest: their next match is against W.S. Neal at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in W.S. Neal's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six games. As for Orange Beach, they will square off against St. Michael Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.