Basketball Preview: Ocoee Knights vs. Eustis Panthers
The Ocoee Knights will head out to square off against the Eustis Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Tuesday, Ocoee didn't have quite enough to beat Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy and fell 52-50. The Knights have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Eustis came up short against Master's Academy on Monday and fell 60-53. The loss was the Panthers' first of the season.
Despite their defeat, Eustis saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Andrew Riley, who had 14 points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks, was perhaps the best of all. Cornelius Hines was another key player, scoring 11 points in addition to six rebounds and four blocks.
Ocoee now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Eustis, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Ocoee against Eustis when the teams last played back in December of 2023, as the squad secured a 72-42 win. Does Ocoee have another victory up their sleeve, or will Eustis turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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