Basketball Recap: St. Edward's Skates Past Pineapple Cove Classical Academy with Ease

You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely St. Edward's strategy against Pineapple Cove Classical Academy on Wednesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the St. Edward's Pirates blew the Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Patriots out of the water with a 56-22 final score. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 22 points or more this season.

St. Edward's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Avonti Jennings led the charge by putting up 12 points along with seven boards and six steals. Jennings has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last seven times she's played. Gabriella Collazo was another key player, scoring ten points and five rebounds.

Pirates

Offensive Rebounds

01/16/24 vs Pineapple Cove Classical Academy	27
12/06/23 @ Pineapple Cove Classical Academy	26
01/22/25 @ Pineapple Cove Classical Academy	24
01/09/25 vs Calvary Christian Academy	22
01/24/24 vs Melbourne Central Catholic	22

St. Edward's smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.

St. Edward's has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, they are on an 11-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-10.

St. Edward's will be taking part in a tournament against Tradition Prep at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. St. Edward's is facing Tradition Prep at the right time seeing as Tradition Prep is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy, they will venture away from home to challenge Master's Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.