While it was all tied up 20-20 at halftime, Interlachen was not quite Menendez's equal in the second half on Tuesday. They took a 54-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Menendez Falcons. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Rams came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 269th, while the Falcons are ranked 610th).
Interlachen's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaleb McKinnon, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Kemontae Nixon, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Interlachen's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Menendez, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Interlachen and Florida School for the Deaf & Blind will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday without much rest having both just played. Interlachen is facing Florida School for the Deaf & Blind at the right time seeing as Florida School for the Deaf & Blind is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Menendez, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Westside at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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