The Scheck Hillel Community School Lions will challenge the Divine Savior Academy Sharks at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Scheck Hillel Community School is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.
Two weeks ago, Scheck Hillel Community School ended up a good deal behind David Posnack Jewish Day and lost 40-21.
Meanwhile, Divine Savior Academy took a blow against Immaculata-La Salle on Thursday, falling 55-28. While losing is never fun, the Sharks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 517th, while the Royal Lions are ranked 241st).
Despite the loss, Divine Savior Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Claudia Cardenas went 5 for 9 on her way to 12 points and five boards. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Cardenas has scored all season.
Even though they lost, Divine Savior Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Divine Savior Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Scheck Hillel Community School, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Scheck Hillel Community School was dealt a bruising 62-20 loss at the hands of Divine Savior Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Thankfully for Scheck Hillel Community School, Leah Hartzell (who dropped a double-double on 34 points and 14 rebounds) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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