North Broward Prep hasn't had much luck against Saint Andrew recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. Both will face off at 12:30 p.m. without much rest having both just played. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
North Broward Prep's tournament run continued when they took on Gulliver Prep on Friday. North Broward Prep came out on top against Gulliver Prep by a score of 54-43. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 131st, while the Raiders are ranked 344th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Saint Andrew's blew past Ransom Everglades, posting a 52-17 win. The Scots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight matchups by 33 points or more this season.
Saint Andrew's win came from a few key players North Broward Prep will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Emma Smith, who posted 13 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. That's the most boards she has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Delaney Beighley, who went 7 of 11 on her way to 17 points.
Saint Andrew's smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
North Broward Prep is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 9-6 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.6 points per game. As for Saint Andrew's, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2.
North Broward Prep strolled past Saint Andrew's in their previous matchup back in December of 2023 by a score of 57-42. The rematch might be a little tougher for North Broward Prep since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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