Escambia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 70-48 to the Booker T. Washington Wildcats. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Gators this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 68-42 back in November of 2024.
| 01/09/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 3 |
| 12/26/24 @ Bay | 2 |
| 11/25/24 @ Choctawhatchee | 2 |
| 01/03/25 @ Pine Forest | 1 |
| 12/27/24 vs Walton | 1 |
Escambia's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of David Dodson, who made all 6 shots he took racking up 19 points and three steals, and Tae Gaston, who posted eight points in addition to ten boards and five blocks. Those three steals gave Dodson a new career-high. Andre Umali was another key player, putting up six points.
Escambia's defeat dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Booker T. Washington, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-5.
Escambia didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 48-40 victory against West Florida on the 14th. Booker T. Washington has also already played their next contest, a 44-34 win against Pine Forest on the 10th.
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