Fightin' Tarpons
| 01/18/25 vs Port Charlotte | 49-48 |
| 01/17/25 vs Orlando Christian Prep | 69-47 |
Charlotte lost to Port Charlotte back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons escaped with a win against the Port Charlotte Pirates by the margin of a single free throw, 49-48. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Fightin' Tarpons.
Charlotte is also on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.8 points per game. As for Port Charlotte, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-5.
Charlotte and Port Charlotte should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Charlotte (ranked 114th) will meet IMG Academy Gray (ranked 659th) at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Similarly, Port Charlotte will challenge Cypress Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday up 567 places (67 vs. 634).
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