Lemon Bay extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 1-3. They fell 74-63 to the Imagine School at North Port Sharks. The Manta Rays were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Sharks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2024.
Lemon Bay lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Cayden Spade, who posted 14 points. Another player making a difference was Shayne Chery, who had ten points along with six assists and five boards.
As for Imagine School at North Port, their win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since January 19, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Imagine School at North Port's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brennen Taft, who shot 75% from the field on his way to 21 points and four steals. Those 21 points gave Taft a new career-high. Zahmir Jackson was another key player, going 8-for-15 en route to 19 points.
Coming up, Lemon Bay won't have much time to rest: their next game is against DeSoto County at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Manta Rays their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Imagine School at North Port, they will take on North Port at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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