The Palm Bay Pirates scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 66-30 victory over Viera. With that win, Palm Bay brought their scoring average up to 51.3 points per game.
Palm Bay got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Erynn Moffett out in front who scored 16 points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Jaida Civil, who scored seven points along with six rebounds and six steals.
Viera's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lauren Bell, who scored ten points along with six rebounds.
The win was the fourth in a row for Palm Bay, bringing their record for this year to 7-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.8 points per game. As for Viera, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-3.
Palm Bay and Homewood-Flossmoor will round out the year against one another at 2:00 p.m. on December 27th at. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in their respective states (Homewood-Flossmoor is ranked 32nd in Illinois, while Palm Bay is ranked 16th in Florida). As for Viera, they will face off against Wharton at 3:35 p.m. on December 27th. Wharton is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt want to keep things rolling.