Basketball Recap: Windermere Prep Takes a Loss

Windermere Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 68-65 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riviera Prep Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Lakers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 97th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 15th).

Despite the loss, Windermere Prep still got an impressive performance from Brandon Bass Jr., who went 9 of 19 on his way to 28 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. That was a full 43.1% of Windermere Prep's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Samuel Shoptaw was another key player, going 6 for 8 en route to 14 points and five boards.

Even though they lost, Windermere Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in November of 2024.

Riviera Prep found their leader in freshman Laron Mack Jr, who went 10 of 13 to rack up 24 points and eight rebounds. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for Mack Jr. Another player making a difference was Mason Fuentes, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 assists.

Windermere Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 13-12. As for Riviera Prep, their win bumped their record up to 14-10.

Windermere Prep has already played their next game, a 68-61 loss against Discovery on the 5th. As for Riviera Prep, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 68-53 victory against Florida Christian on the 5th.