Basketball Recap: Tampa Prep Skates Past Indian Rocks Christian with Ease

Terrapins

Margin (Wins)

01/09/25 vs Dunedin	38
12/30/24 vs Boca Ciega	37
12/03/24 vs Patel	36
11/20/24 vs Jefferson	35
11/19/24 @ Bishop McLaughlin Catholic	34

Tampa Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They claimed a resounding 71-44 victory over the Indian Rocks Christian Eagles. The Terrapins have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 contests by 20 points or more this season.

Tampa Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was J'London Bivens, who went 6-for-8 en route to 17 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. Bivens is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 54% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Kaii Levy, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 23 boards.

Tampa Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matches.

Several Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Will Murphree, who went 6-for-13 to rack up 17 points and five rebounds. That was a full 38.6% of Indian Rocks Christian's points, marking the third time in a row Murphree has posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin McDonnell, who had nine points.

Tampa Prep's victory bumped their record up to 23-4. As for Indian Rocks Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-7.

Tampa Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 70-40 win against Admiral Farragut on the 12th. As for Indian Rocks Christian, they have also already played their next contest, a 70-50 loss against Sports Leadership & Management on the 12th.