It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Ponce De Leon ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They snuck past the Poplar Springs Atomics with a 47-43 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-40 back in November.
Poplar Springs' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamal Carnley, who posted 16 points and five assists. Another player making a difference was Hayden Hall, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds.
Pirates
| 12/13/24 @ Poplar Springs | 47-43 |
| 12/10/24 vs Sneads | 43-59 |
| 12/07/24 vs Laurel Hill | 70-40 |
| 12/06/24 @ North Bay Haven Academy | 38-47 |
| 12/05/24 @ Graceville | 40-54 |
Ponce De Leon's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-5. As for Poplar Springs, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Ponce De Leon didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 45-28 defeat against Bethlehem on the 14th. As for Poplar Springs, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 71-55 victory against Northside Methodist Academy on the 17th.
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