Island Coast hadn't done well against Cypress Lake recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Island Coast Gators came out on top against the Cypress Lake Panthers by a score of 50-41. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 62-43 on January 3rd.
| 11/21/24 @ Naples Classical | 3 |
| 01/30/25 vs Cypress Lake | 3 |
| 11/25/24 vs First Baptist Academy | 3 |
| 12/18/23 @ Dunbar | 3 |
| 12/21/23 @ Bonita Springs | 2 |
Island Coast's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Izaiah Bacchus led the charge by putting up 16 points and eight boards. What's more, Bacchus also racked up three assists, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jose Bido, who posted 11 points and three steals.
Despite the loss, Cypress Lake still got an impressive performance from Joey Dube - Garrett, who earned 15 points and eight rebounds. Dube - Garrett's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Joe Banks was another key player, scoring ten points and five boards.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Island Coast, bringing their record for this year to 15-10. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points per game. As for Cypress Lake, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
Island Coast and Cypress Lake are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Island Coast has already played their next game (against Lemon Bay), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Cypress Lake won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Gulf Coast at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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