The Somerset Academy - Canyons Cougars posted their biggest win since December 8, 2023 on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Pine Crest 62-26 on the road. Given Somerset Academy - Canyons' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 42nd, while Pine Crest is ranked 179th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Leading Somerset Academy - Canyons to victory were Alanna Fabrini and Alana Pinnock. Fabrini scored 16 points along with six assists and six rebounds, while Pinnock scored 14 points along with seven steals and two blocks. Pinnock is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Delanie Doty, who scored eight points along with eight rebounds and five steals.
When it comes to explaining why Pine Crest lost, one person who can't be blamed is Franky Garfi. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 16 points and 14 rebounds. Garfi also grabbed two steals for the first time this season.
Somerset Academy - Canyons' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 63.3 points per game. As for Pine Crest, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-3.
Somerset Academy - Canyons won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Martin County at 6:30 p.m. on January 10th. Hopefully Martin County focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up six on Tuesday. As for Pine Crest, they will head out on the road to challenge Calvary Christian Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Calvary Christian Academy has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 4.
