Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Samuel Cano and Francesco Borio Lead North Broward Prep to Victory

North Broward Prep had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They strolled past the Lake Worth Christian Defenders with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 64-46. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 120th, while the Defenders are ranked 328th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Leading North Broward Prep to victory were Francesco Borio and Samuel Cano. Borio dropped a double-double on 15 points and 17 boards, while Cano went 6 of 13 en route to 15 points and seven rebounds. What's more, Borio also racked up three blocks, the most he's had since back in January of 2024. Luigi Borio was another key player, putting up seven points and eight rebounds.

North Broward Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matches.

Lake Worth Christian lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Chase Troncale, who went 7 for 15 on his way to 18 points and eight boards. Troncale has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Landen Harwood, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards.

North Broward Prep pushed their record up to 7-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.3 points per game. As for Lake Worth Christian, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-5.

North Broward Prep has already played their next contest, a 55-36 defeat against Hialeah Educational Academy on the 9th. As for Lake Worth Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 67-64 loss against Oxbridge Academy on the 9th.