The Lemon Bay Manta Rays scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They breezed by Bonita Springs at home to the tune of 70-18. That looming 70-18 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Lemon Bay yet this season.
Cooper Benedict was the offensive standout of the contest as he scored 19 points. The game was his third in a row with at least ten points. Caleb Whitmore was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
The win was the third in a row for Lemon Bay, bringing their record for this year to 5-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.3 points per game. As for Bonita Springs, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-14.
Lemon Bay will stay at home for another game and welcome North Port at 7:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024. North Port presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Lemon Bay in Florida (North Port is ranked 194th, while Lemon Bay is ranked 507th). Bonita Springs will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Community School of Naples at 7:00 p.m. on January 8, 2024.
