The Winthrop College Prep Academy Spartans pushed their score all the way to 55 on Saturday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They fell 65-55 to Altamonte Christian. Winthrop College Prep Academy found out winning isn't easy when you make 11 fewer threes than your opponent.
When it comes to explaining why Winthrop College Prep Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jason Johnson. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 17 points and 17 rebounds. Johnson hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Another player making a difference was TJ Worthy, who scored 13 points.
Altamonte Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Marcus Goss Jr. out in front who scored 18 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Goss Jr. has scored all season. Ryan Almeda was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with two steals.
Winthrop College Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 13-9. As for Altamonte Christian, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season.
Winthrop College Prep Academy and Palmetto will face off at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Palmetto is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak. As for Altamonte Christian, Altamonte Christian and Orangewood Christian will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Orangewood Christian is out to stop a five-game streak of losses at home.
