South Lake's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They escaped with a win against the Hope Academy Trojan Tigers by the margin of a single free throw, 39-38. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 37-34 back in December of 2024.
Ella Cochran was the offensive standout of the matchup as she dropped a double-double on 16 points and 17 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Zoe Sheffield, who posted eight points and 16 boards.
Hope Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Domiya Foreman, who earned nine points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. Foreman is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Crystlin Smith, who put up 12 points and five boards.
Eagles
| 01/23/25 vs Hope Academy | 39-38 |
| 01/07/25 vs Lake Minneola | 48-32 |
| 01/06/25 vs Tavares | 43-24 |
South Lake pushed their record up to 8-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Hope Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-9.
South Lake wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 44-13 loss against Mount Dora Christian Academy on the 24th. As for Hope Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 39-38 win against Tavares on the 24th.
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