It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Palmetto Ridge can now relate to. They took a blow against the Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons on Thursday, falling 57-28. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 237th, while the Fightin' Tarpons are ranked 50th).
Palmetto Ridge's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Melody Charlton, who posted 18 points and seven boards, and Haley Cousins, who had four points and five rebounds.
Charlotte was led to victory by Acelia Beals and Samantha Vega. Beals en route to 18 points along with seven boards and five assists, while Vega on her way to 15 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Adrienne Harris, who put up three points in addition to six boards and five steals.
Palmetto Ridge has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season. The victory (which was Charlotte's 11th in a row) raised their record to 20-7.
Palmetto Ridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Charlotte, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 52-46 defeat against Sickles on the 18th.
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