Basketball Recap: Avon Park Extends Winning Streak to Ten

Red Devils

Previous Games

01/13/25 @ Frostproof	66-51
01/10/25 @ Lake Placid	78-40
01/06/25 @ DeSoto County	88-70
12/20/24 vs Jordan Christian Prep Sunshine	80-65
12/16/24 @ Haines City	63-57
+ 5 more games

Avon Park waltzed into their matchup on Monday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They enjoyed a cozy 66-51 victory over the Frostproof Bulldogs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 64-54 back in December of 2024.

Avon Park's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tayvion Jones, who posted 17 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Jatavis Fuse was another key player, putting up 13 points along with six boards and three steals.

Frostproof's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maurice Blakely, who went 5 for 10 en route to 18 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. Blakely's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Zavier Powell, who went 6 of 12 on his way to 12 points and five boards.

Avon Park's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.8 points per game. As for Frostproof, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.

Avon Park has already played their next contest, a 66-49 win against Moore Haven on the 14th. As for Frostproof, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 62-55 victory against All Saints' Academy on the 14th.