Vikings
| 02/13/25 vs Cornerstone Charter Academy | 64 |
| 12/12/24 vs Discovery | 61 |
| 11/21/24 vs Bartow | 60 |
| 01/23/25 @ Lakeland | 59 |
| 01/31/25 vs Frostproof | 57 |
Lakeland Christian had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 64-43 margin over the Cornerstone Charter Academy Ducks on Thursday. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Lakeland Christian found their leader in freshman Rudi Jessee, who dropped a double-double with 24 points and 14 boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jessee has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Kiya Boyce, who posted four points in addition to ten assists, seven steals, and six rebounds.
Lakeland Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in ten consecutive matchups.
Lakeland Christian is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 22.3 points over those games. As for Cornerstone Charter Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 12-11.
Looking ahead, Lakeland Christian will square off against John Carroll Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. John Carroll Catholic will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Lakeland Christian surely won't give up without a fight. Cornerstone Charter Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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