It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact South Dade can now relate to. They took a blow against the Doral Academy Firebirds on Friday, falling 74-45. While losing is never fun, the Buccaneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 47th, while the Firebirds are ranked sixth).
Sakura Barnes
| 02/27/26 vs Doral Academy | 2 |
| 02/19/26 vs Western | 3 |
| 02/07/26 vs Ferguson | 6 |
| 02/04/26 vs Palmetto | 5 |
| 01/24/26 vs Northwestern | 4 |
| + 14 more games |
Despite the defeat, South Dade had strong showings from Sakura Barnes, who almost dropped a double-double with 20 points and nine rebounds, and Yarianna Torres, who posted 17 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Barnes is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Joann Barnes, who earned six points.
Stephanie Vega continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Doral Academy, putting up 25 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Those five steals gave Vega a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Dj Myers, who put up seven points in addition to ten boards and three steals.
South Dade moved to 12-10 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak. As for Doral Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 20-8.
South Dade does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Doral Academy and Centennial, As for Doral Academy, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court at 11:00 a.m. on the 13th. The Firebirds' defense better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 58.9 points per game this season.
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