After losing to Morningside Academy the last time they met, Babcock decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Babcock Trailblazers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Morningside Academy Eagles on Saturday, sneaking past 40-38.
Babcock got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Yanela Gomez out in front who posted 12 points. Another player making a difference was Makena Ferry, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds.
Babcock has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season. As for Morningside Academy, with the defeat, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 13-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Babcock will challenge LaBelle at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Babcock's favor as the squad sits on three straight wins at home while LaBelle has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. As for Morningside Academy, they will welcome Okeechobee at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Morningside Academy is facing Okeechobee at the right time seeing as Okeechobee is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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