King's game on Friday was all tied up 36-36 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They received a blow as they fell 87-70 to the Strawberry Crest Chargers. The Lions were not able to make up for their defeat to the Chargers from their previous meeting back in November of 2024.
Rodney Smith
| 11/21/25 vs Strawberry Crest | 50% |
| 11/19/25 vs Plant City | 50% |
| 11/18/25 @ Middleton | 58% |
King's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Rodney Smith, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 18 points and five boards. Smith has also been stellar as far as field goal percentage is concerned: he's posted one of at least 50% every time he's hit the court this season. George (TJ) Daniels was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with ten points and nine assists.
Strawberry Crest got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hunter Hall out in front who went 11-for-22 to rack up 25 points and six rebounds. What's more, Hall posted four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Maximus Von Ancken, who almost dropped a double-double with 22 points and nine boards.
Having lost for the first time this season, King fell to 2-1. As for Strawberry Crest, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-0.
King has already played their next game, a 62-29 defeat against Miramar on the 28th. As for Strawberry Crest, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Middleton at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd.
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