Somerset Academy typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday True North Classical Academy proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Somerset Academy Panthers by a score of 63-56. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Titans' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while the Panthers are ranked 116th).
True North Classical Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Boosie Swan, who went 6 of 15 en route to 16 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Swan is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Quincy Douby Jr, who went 6 for 12 on his way to 16 points and five rebounds.
Somerset Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Xavier Anderson, who posted eight points in addition to nine assists and four steals. The dominant performance gave Anderson a new career-high in assists. Another player making a difference was Jahlon Blain, who put up 14 points and five boards.
Titans
| 01/10/25 @ Somerset Academy | 63-56 |
| 01/04/25 vs IMG Academy Black | 71-58 |
| 01/03/25 vs Coral Gables | 56-54 |
The win was the third in a row for True North Classical Academy, bringing their record for this year to 6-9. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.3 points per game. As for Somerset Academy, their defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-6.
True North Classical Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 89-57 victory against Cathedral Prep on the 11th. As for Somerset Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 66-58 loss against Belen Jesuit on the 11th.
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