Basketball Recap: Lakeland Puts Losing Streak Behind Them

Dreadnaughts

Team Score

12/19/24 @ Zephyrhills	43
12/03/24 vs Academy of the Holy Names	18
12/04/24 vs Davenport	15
12/17/24 @ Seffner Christian	9
12/11/24 @ Windermere Prep	7

Lakeland had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Zephyrhills Bulldogs, posting a 43-1 victory. The Dreadnaughts' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Lakeland's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-11. As for Zephyrhills, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-5.

Lakeland won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Gateway at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Lakeland: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Gateway has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for Zephyrhills, they will also get right back to it: they'll square off against Anclote at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Zephyrhills is facing Anclote at the right time seeing as Anclote is stuck on a four-game losing streak.