The Patel Trailblazers and the Gulf Buccaneers will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Patel turned things around against Pasco on Tuesday. They walked away with a 56-46 victory over the Pirates. The win was all the more spectacular given the Trailblazers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 662nd, while the Pirates are ranked 329th).
Meanwhile, the stars were shining brightly for Gulf in a 56-41 victory over Anclote on Tuesday.
Patel better keep an eye on Jaydn Wood. He was instrumental in Gulf's win, putting up 12 points and five steals. Those five steals gave Wood a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Mikha Brown, who posted ten points and six steals.
Patel's win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Gulf, their victory bumped their record up to 8-3.
Patel came up short against Gulf in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 76-69. Will Patel have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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