Bradenton Christian is on a three-game streak of home losses, Berkeley Prep a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck will change on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, the Bradenton Christian Panthers will get right back to it and host the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers at 6:00 p.m.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 70-40, which was the final score in Bradenton Christian's tilt against Bishop Verot on Monday.
Meanwhile, Berkeley Prep hadn't done well against Tampa Prep recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Berkeley Prep simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Tampa Prep 52-24. That looming 52-24 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Buccaneers yet this season.
Bradenton Christian better keep an eye on Priyanka Makati. She was instrumental in Berkeley Prep's win, going 8 for 18 en route to 19 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. That's the most boards Makati has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Aves, who posted seven points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Berkeley Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 17 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Berkeley Prep's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Bradenton Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 10-9.
Bradenton Christian took their victory against Berkeley Prep when the teams last played back in January of 2023 by a conclusive 57-34. Will Bradenton Christian repeat their success, or does Berkeley Prep have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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