Basketball Recap: Mater Academy Charter Makes It Three in a Row at Home

Mater Academy Charter extended their home winning streak to three games thanks to a huge performance from Aheizer Frais. The Mater Academy Charter Lions simply couldn't be stopped on Wednesday as they easily beat the Hialeah Gardens Gladiators 70-36 thanks in part to Frais, who went 9 for 11 on his way to 21 points and four steals. Those 21 points gave him a new career-high.

Ethan Davis was another key player, putting up four points. He is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played.

Several Gladiators players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Robert Masis, who posted five points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Eduardo Hernandez, who scored five points along with five rebounds and four blocks.

Mater Academy Charter now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Hialeah Gardens, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Mater Academy Charter Lions take on the Palmetto Panthers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Mater Academy Charter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.5 points per game this season. As for Hialeah Gardens, they will face off against Hialeah-Miami Lakes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.