Baker lost against Paxton back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Baker Gators fell 44-32 to the Paxton Bobcats. While losing is never fun, the Gators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 303rd, while the Bobcats are ranked 62nd).
Paxton can attribute much of their success to Alyssa Carson, who posted 12 points and three steals. That's the most points Carson has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Falk, who earned six points and three steals.
Baker has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Paxton, they pushed their record up to 11-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baker will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Laurel Hill at 5:30 p.m. on January 7, 2025. After both having extra time off, Paxton and Poplar Springs will shake off the cobwebs and take on one another at 5:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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