The Global Outreach Charter Academy Kodiaks will challenge the First Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Global Outreach Charter Academy is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Last Thursday, Global Outreach Charter Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 47-43 to Covenant School of Jacksonville.
Despite the defeat, Global Outreach Charter Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Quetiushka Rivera posted 21 points. Francdise Dumesle was another key player, putting up seven points.
Meanwhile, First Baptist Christian Academy had just enough and edged Matanzas out 44-42 on Friday.
First Baptist Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Julia (Jay) Rose, who had 21 points along with six steals and five boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Rose has scored at least a third of First Baptist Christian Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kat Cyren, who scored nine points.
First Baptist Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 15 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
First Baptist Christian Academy's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.5 points per game. As for Global Outreach Charter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-14.
Global Outreach Charter Academy took a serious blow against First Baptist Christian Academy in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 55-22. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Global Outreach Charter Academy was down 36-12.
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