Tavares won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They were beaten by the Altamonte Christian Eagles 51-21. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 449th, while the Eagles are ranked 136th).
Leading Altamonte Christian to victory were Kayleigh Cooper and Alexis Hill. Cooper dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten steals, while Hill dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 boards. Hill is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last eight games she's played. Another player making a difference was Arianna Ritz, who posted seven points and five steals.
Tavares' defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Altamonte Christian, they pushed their record up to 9-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tavares will welcome Belleview at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Altamonte Christian, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Osceola at 5:30 p.m. Altamonte Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.5 points per game this season.
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