Basketball Recap: Southridge Piles Up the Points Against North Miami Beach

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

12/05/24 vs Jackson	52
11/21/24 vs Edison	47
01/28/25 vs North Miami Beach	44
11/22/24 @ Ferguson	41
12/28/24 vs Bogan	37

There's no place like home for Southridge, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They took their match on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 70-26 win over the North Miami Beach Chargers. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 20 points or more this season.

Southridge had a senior duo take command as O'Cien Valdes went 8 for 16 to rack up 26 points and Deandre Hardy went 5 of 11 en route to 14 points and five assists. Another player making a difference was Luke Bello, who posted nine points and six rebounds.

Southridge smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.

North Miami Beach's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jesus Mayorga, who had 11 points. Mayorga continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Southridge's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-7. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 29 points. As for North Miami Beach, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-15.

Southridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 75-45 win against Miami Beach on the 31st. As for North Miami Beach, they have also already played their next contest, a 53-51 victory against Mourning on the 30th.