Matanzas was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the First Baptist Christian Academy Crusaders. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Crusaders apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2020.
When it comes to explaining why Matanzas lost, don't look at Katelynn Smith. Despite the final result, she posted 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylina Vitt, who had seven points.
First Baptist Christian Academy found their leader in sophomore Julia (Jay) Rose, who earned 21 points in addition to six steals and five rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Rose has scored at least a third of First Baptist Christian Academy's points. Kat Cyren was another key player, putting up nine points.
Matanzas now has a losing record at 7-8. As for First Baptist Christian Academy, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Matanzas will face off against First Baptist Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for First Baptist Christian Academy, they will square off against Global Outreach Charter Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. First Baptist Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.1 points per game this season.
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