Hardee lost to Saint Stephen's Episcopal back in December of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Wildcats lost 62-41 to the Falcons. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 569th, while the Falcons are ranked 206th).
Several Wildcats players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kivon Mike, who shot 75% from the field to rack up 16 points. Victor Rodriguez was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to five boards and three steals.
Saint Stephen's Episcopal got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Joseph Littleton out in front who went 6-for-9 on his way to 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lawaiian Long, who shot 50% from the field en route to 19 points and five rebounds.
Hardee has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Saint Stephen's Episcopal, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3.
Hardee wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 62-29 defeat against Fort Meade on the 16th. As for Saint Stephen's Episcopal, they have also already played their next matchup, a 50-29 loss against Admiral Farragut on the 16th.
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