Milton lost to Gulf Breeze back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Milton Panthers snuck past the Gulf Breeze Dolphins with a 62-57 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Panthers.
Milton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ra'Shaun Elzy, who went 9 for 20 en route to 24 points. Another player making a difference was Mateo Robinson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Panthers
| 01/31/25 @ Gulf Breeze | 62-57 |
| 01/30/25 vs Florida Coastal Prep | 61-28 |
Milton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Gulf Breeze lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Roman Jackson, who went 8 of 13 on his way to 22 points. That's the most points Jackson has posted since back in November of 2024. Hutson Rowe was another key player, putting up 13 points along with seven boards and six assists.
Milton has been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.3 points per game. As for Gulf Breeze, with the loss, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 19-4.
Milton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 71-32 win against Navarre on the 3rd. Gulf Breeze has also already played their next matchup, a 65-62 defeat against Tate on the 5th.
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