Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy played a tough matchup on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were outmatched by the Winthrop College Prep Academy Spartans and fell 58-16. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 40-8.
Despite the defeat, Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kaylee Christie posted 11 points. That was a full 68.8% of Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy's points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
JoLesa Birkhead was her usual excellent self, putting up 32 points for Winthrop College Prep Academy. The contest was Birkhead's third in a row with at least ten points. Sanaii Holloway was another key player, scoring six points.
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Winthrop College Prep Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-15.
Lakewood Ranch Preparatory Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Winthrop College Prep Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 67-26 loss against Academy of the Holy Names on the 24th.
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