The Choctawhatchee Indians will head out on the road to square off against the Escambia Gators at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
On Friday, Choctawhatchee didn't have quite enough to beat Gulf Breeze and fell 54-51.
Kedar Washington
| 12/12/25 vs Gulf Breeze | 4 |
| 12/04/25 @ Bay | 5 |
| 12/02/25 vs Pine Forest | 2 |
| 11/24/25 @ Destin | 3 |
| 11/22/25 vs Booker T. Washington | 3 |
Despite their loss, Choctawhatchee saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kedar Washington, who posted 12 points in addition to six assists and four steals, was perhaps the best of all. Washington is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last five games he's played. Reece Jones was another key player, putting up eight points.
Meanwhile, Escambia was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 47-34 to Pensacola. While losing is never fun, the Gators can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 545th, while the Tigers are ranked 32nd).
Choctawhatchee's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Escambia, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8.
Choctawhatchee won a contest that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in February, slipping by Escambia 26-25. Do the Indians have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Gators turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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