IMG Academy Black was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the ABF Academy Cowboys, falling 80-43. While losing is never fun, the Ascenders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 623rd, while the Cowboys are ranked 260th).
Eric Dibami was his usual excellent self, putting up 28 points for ABF Academy. Another player making a difference was Sebastian Paez, who posted 11 points.
IMG Academy Black's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for ABF Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 9-5.
IMG Academy Black won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against True North Classical Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for ABF Academy, they will also get right back to it: they'll square off against Sports Leadership & Management at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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