The South Dade Buccaneers lost 52-27 to the Miami Christian Victors on Saturday. 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 413th, while the Victors are ranked 88th).
Lapatra Warren was South Dade's leading scorer, having posted 13 points. Warren also led the team in rebounds with 18. Justice Sheppard took the lead distributing the ball, coming up with six assists.
Miami Christian got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Maria De Gracia out in front who went 5 of 10 on her way to 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Isabella Aversa, who went 5 for 8 en route to 12 points and three steals.
South Dade has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. As for Miami Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-8.
South Dade wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-27 loss against Keys Gate on the 14th. Miami Christian has also already played their next contest, a 55-54 defeat against Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart on the 14th.
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