Basketball Recap: Tampa Prep Finds Playoff Glory Versus Clearwater Central Catholic

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Previous 3 Games

02/05/25 - Neutral	60-47 W
12/28/23 - Neutral	69-58 W
12/29/16 - Neutral	44-42 W

It's playoff time, and Tampa Prep had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders by a score of 60-47 on Wednesday. Given the Terrapins' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 76th, while the Marauders are ranked 316th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Tampa Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was J'London Bivens out in front who made all 5 shots he took for 13 points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Myheir Session, who went 6-for-12 en route to 17 points and five rebounds.

Tampa Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clearwater Central Catholic only pulled down five offensive boards.

Clearwater Central Catholic's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Kamryn Andrade, who went 7-for-13 to rack up 15 points and five boards, and Brody Church, who went 7-for-14 on his way to 15 points and six rebounds. Andrade is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last nine games he's played. Blaise Tshibangu was another key player, putting up six points.

Tampa Prep's win bumped their record up to 22-4. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 20-7.

Tampa Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 71-44 victory against Indian Rocks Christian on the 7th. As for Clearwater Central Catholic, they have also already played their next game, a 67-64 defeat against Bell Creek Academy on the 12th.