After both having extra time off, the South Fort Myers Wolfpack and the Marco Island Academy Rays will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
South Fort Myers easily dispatched DeSoto County last Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. South Fort Myers fell just short of Lemon Bay by a score of 45-43 last Saturday.
Meanwhile, Marco Island Academy had to endure a 14-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by an 82-57 margin over Naples Classical two weeks ago. The Rays' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Marco Island Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. As for South Fort Myers, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-5.
Everything came up roses for South Fort Myers against Marco Island Academy in their previous meeting back in January, as the squad secured a 73-33 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Marco Island Academy's Grayson Jones, who went 7 for 17 on his way to 22 points and five steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will South Fort Myers still be able to contain Jones? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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