Wildwood had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 64-55 victory over the Lake Mary Prep Griffins on Monday. This was payback for the Wildcats, who suffered a 64-61 loss the last time these two teams met.
Wildwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Demarius Knight, who went 8 for 13 en route to 19 points plus four steals. Another player making a difference was Ashton Wilson, who went 7 for 14 en route to 16 points plus five steals.
Lake Mary Prep's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cael Ogden, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. Jake Caporaso was another key player, going 6 for 11 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds.
Lake Mary Prep's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Wildwood has already played their next match, an 88-54 win against Citrus on the 20th. As for Lake Mary Prep, they will face off against Forest Lake Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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