The Villages Charter Buffalo will take on the IMG Academy Ascenders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
The Villages Charter had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They blew past South Lake 80-27 on Monday. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 49-17.
The Villages Charter's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Herly Brutus, who went 6-for-9 en route to 14 points. Another player making a difference was Jared Thompson, who shot 50% from the field to rack up 15 points and five rebounds.
The Villages Charter smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but IMG Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 99-96 victory over Central Pointe Christian Academy. The win continues a trend for the Ascenders in their matchups with the CPCA: they've now won four in a row.
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