The Father Lopez Green Wave will head out on the road to face off against the Joshua Christian Academy Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Father Lopez will be strutting in after a win while Joshua Christian Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Father Lopez will head into Tuesday's game on the come-up: they were handed a heart-breaking two-point defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Deltona on Tuesday. Everything went Father Lopez's way against Deltona as Father Lopez made off with an 83-62 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Green Wave have posted since November 21, 2024.
| 11/30/23 @ Menendez | 4 |
| 01/13/24 vs Astronaut | 4 |
| 12/05/23 vs Flagler Palm Coast | 3 |
| 12/15/23 vs Halifax Academy | 3 |
| 01/14/25 vs Deltona | 2 |
Father Lopez got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jonathan Powell out in front who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten assists. What's more, Powell also racked up two steals, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Westen Brownlee was another key player, putting up 22 points.
Powell wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Father Lopez was working as a unit and finished the game with 25 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Joshua Christian Academy took a blow against KIPP Bold City on Wednesday, falling 68-29. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 688th, while the Greyhounds are ranked 281st).
Joshua Christian Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Father Lopez, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-9.
Everything came up roses for Father Lopez against Joshua Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 74-41 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Father Lopez since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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