Bonita Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 27th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 60-19 loss at the hands of the South Fort Myers Wolfpack. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bullsharks of the 70-37 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Despite the loss, Bonita Springs saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ayden Kirkby scored 11 points along with three steals.
South Fort Myers' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lil Darius Sotomayor led the charge by going 6 for 12 en route to 15 points plus seven rebounds and five steals. Sotomayor is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Ja?Mahdi Ward was another key player, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten rebounds.
Bonita Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bonita Springs will welcome Palmetto Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for South Fort Myers, they will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Ida Baker at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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