On Friday, North Florida Educational Institute lost to Dr. Phillips on the road by a decisive 72-54 margin. While losing is never fun, North Florida Educational Institute can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 64th, while Dr. Phillips is ranked 17th).
North Florida Educational Institute lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Sara Araujio Bagda, who scored 19 points. Another player making a difference was Shadia Santacruz, who scored 19 points.
North Florida Educational Institute's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Dr. Phillips, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-4.
North Florida Educational Institute and Winter Haven will face off at 4:30 p.m. on December 30th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Dr. Phillips and Blanche Ely will face off at 7:30 p.m. on December 30th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Blanche Ely is coming into the contest hot, having won their last five games.
