Lake Minneola's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They strolled past the Hope Academy Trojan Tigers with points to spare, taking the game 58-44. The win was some much needed relief for the Hawks as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak.
Harley Velez was the offensive standout of the matchup as she posted 17 points. Nya Jones was another key player, putting up 11 points.
When it comes to explaining why Hope Academy lost, don't look at Domiya Foreman. Despite the final result, she went 10 of 19 on her way to 25 points and six steals. The contest was Foreman's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenzie Brown, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine boards.
Lake Minneola's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Hope Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
It'll be Battle of the Birds when the Lake Minneola Hawks face off against the Edgewater Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hope Academy, they will face off against P.K. Yonge at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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