The First Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by the North Tampa Christian Academy Titans and fell 77-49. While losing is never fun, the Royals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 120th, while the Titans are ranked 27th).
North Tampa Christian Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Toni Bryant out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards. Bryant's evening made it 17 games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Caleb Sanders, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 13 rebounds.
The First Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for North Tampa Christian Academy, their win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-6.
The First Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 73-68 victory against Osceola on the 27th. As for North Tampa Christian Academy, they will face off against Varsity Opponent at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday.
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