Mater Academy Charter had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 4-2 to make it five. They fell 61-53 to the Palmetto Panthers. The Lions were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in January.
Jahi Lopez
| 12/02/25 @ Palmetto | 67% |
| 11/29/25 vs Wesley Chapel | 50% |
| 11/28/25 vs Balboa | 50% |
Mater Academy Charter lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Jahi Lopez, who posted eight points and four steals. He is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Nolan Vancott was another key player, going 5-for-11 en route to 16 points.
As for Palmetto, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 83.0 points this season.
Leading Palmetto to victory were Sebastian Madera and Jaiden Horton. Madera shot 64% from the field to rack up 20 points and eight rebounds, while Horton almost dropped a double-double with 21 points and nine boards. That's the most points Madera has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Gage Marimon, who put up seven points.
Mater Academy Charter wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 70-12 victory against Mater Brickell Academy on the 3rd. As for Palmetto, they will host Columbus at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers will be up against the Explorers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 65.17 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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