Lakeland Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 63-62 heartbreaker at the hands of the McKeel Academy Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 559th, while the Wildcats are ranked 277th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead McKeel Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jackson Grimm, who posted 18 points. Michael Sams III was another key player, putting up 16 points.
Lakeland Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for McKeel Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lakeland Christian will venture away from home to take on Zephyrhills at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for McKeel Academy, they will head out to square off against Santa Fe Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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