Basketball Recap: Palm Beach Central Falls Despite Big Games from Triniti Crouse and Izabelle Vilmont

Palm Beach Central was the 76-63 winner over Suncoast when they last played one another last Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. The Palm Beach Central Broncos took a 54-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Suncoast Chargers on Thursday. The Broncos just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Palm Beach Central's loss came despite strong showings from Izabelle Vilmont and Triniti Crouse. Vilmont posted 14 points along with eight rebounds and five steals, while Crouse scored 15 points and three steals. Those eight boards gave Vilmont a new career-high. Miella McGuire was another key player, putting up five points.

Suncoast's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Philleah Bright, who went 9 of 19 on her way to 29 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. Bright's evening made it ten games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Nekeria Sutton, who dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards.

Palm Beach Central's loss dropped their record down to 9-14. As for Suncoast, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-8.

Palm Beach Central will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Leonard at 7:00 p.m. Palm Beach Central is facing Leonard at the right time seeing as Leonard is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. Suncoast does not have any more games scheduled as of now.