Seffner Christian unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 71-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bell Creek Academy Panthers on Thursday. The Crusaders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Seffner Christian lost, don't look at Arcadian Davis. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 20 points and nine rebounds. Jordan So was another key player, posting six points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Lyrique Sartin was a one-man wrecking crew for Bell Creek Academy as he dropped a double-double on 28 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaylan Johnson, who posted 12 points plus six rebounds and four steals.
Bell Creek Academy's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Seffner Christian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 56-53 loss against Sports Leadership & Management on the 22nd. Bell Creek Academy has also already played their next contest, a 58-53 defeat against Hialeah Educational Academy on the 29th.
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