Basketball Recap: Flagler Palm Coast Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Nateshawn Royal and Jasiah Sanders

Flagler Palm Coast was the 61-53 winner over New Smyrna Beach when they last played one another back in January, but their luck changed this time around. The Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs came up short against the New Smyrna Beach Barracudas on Thursday, falling 66-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bulldogs have suffered since November 18, 2024.

Despite the loss, Flagler Palm Coast had strong showings from Jasiah Sanders, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 boards, and Nateshawn Royal, who went 5 of 10 en route to 14 points. Sanders is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. Anthony Hampton was another key player, putting up ten points.

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Even though they lost, Flagler Palm Coast smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.

New Smyrna Beach got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Owen Mclaughlin out in front who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 13 boards. With that strong performance, Mclaughlin is now averaging an impressive 8.1 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Mcknight, who went 8 for 14 on his way to 21 points.

Flagler Palm Coast's defeat dropped their record down to 14-11. As for New Smyrna Beach, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Flagler Palm Coast will face off against Sandalwood at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Flagler Palm Coast is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56 points per game this season. As for New Smyrna Beach, they will square off against Innovation at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.