Mount Dora was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 51-40 to the East Ridge Knights. While losing is never fun, the Hurricanes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 378th, while the Knights are ranked 180th).
| 12/10/24 vs East Ridge | 18 |
| 12/06/24 @ Cornerstone Charter Academy | 6 |
| 11/22/24 @ South Sumter | 4 |
| 11/30/24 @ Apopka | 2 |
Despite the loss, Mount Dora saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Isabella Abner posted 18 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Abner has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Kate Walker, who scored eight points.
Mount Dora's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for East Ridge, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Mount Dora will be playing at home against Belleview at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mount Dora has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for East Ridge, they will head out on the road to challenge Lake Minneola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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