Pahokee extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-8. They took a blow against the Royal Palm Beach Wildcats, falling 59-11. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 584th, while the Wildcats are ranked 289th).
As for Royal Palm Beach, their record is now 14-6. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Royal Palm Beach's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Samariah Burgess, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and 12 rebounds. Those 23 points gave Burgess a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Holmes Dallas, who posted seven points along with 20 boards and eight steals.
Pahokee wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 49-29 victory against Clewiston on the 22nd. As for Royal Palm Beach, they have also already played their next contest, a 59-48 win against Suncoast on the 23rd.
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