Altamonte Christian fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back victories it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They skirted past the Harmony Longhorns 54-52. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 290th, while the Longhorns are ranked 141st).
Altamonte Christian's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tre Jones, who made all 5 shots he took for 11 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Almeda, who posted 11 points and six steals.
Altamonte Christian's win bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Harmony, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6.
Altamonte Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 70-40 victory against Holy Cross Lutheran Academy on the 9th. As for Harmony, they will welcome St. Cloud at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Cloud will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Harmony surely won't give up without a fight.
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