After flying high against Florida Coastal Prep last Saturday, DME Academy Blue came back down to earth. The DME Academy Blue - fell just short of Varsity Opponent by a score of 73-70 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the - have suffered since November 30, 2024.
DANIEL DEMI
| 01/16/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 18 |
| 12/19/24 vs Southland Christian | 14 |
| 01/11/25 vs Florida Coastal Prep | 12 |
| 01/09/25 @ The Rock | 8 |
| 12/20/24 @ New Smyrna Beach | 4 |
Despite the defeat, DME Academy Blue saw an underclassman step up: sophomore DANIEL DEMI dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points DEMI has scored all season. LIONEL TOSCANINI was another key player, going 6 for 15 en route to 13 points and eight assists.
Even though they lost, DME Academy Blue smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive matchups.
DME Academy Blue's loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-12.
DME Academy Blue will challenge Excel Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Varsity Opponent, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 27-5 defeat against Polk County Christian on the 16th.
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