Cedar Key is 0-3 against the Saints since November of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Cedar Key Sharks will be playing in front of their home fans against the St. John Lutheran Saints at 6:30 p.m. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Florida (Cedar Key is ranked 788th, while the Saints are ranked 803rd).
Cedar Key scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They claimed a resounding 60-33 win over Countryside Christian at home. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cedar Key.
Cedar Key's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sammy Cannon led the charge by scoring 25 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Cannon has scored all season. Micah DeHaven was another key contributor, scoring 20 points.
Meanwhile, St. John Lutheran's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They were dealt a 62-24 loss at the hands of Wildwood. St. John Lutheran has not had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, St. John Lutheran struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only an offensive rebound. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Cedar Key's victory bumped their record up to 3-10. As for St. John Lutheran, their loss was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-16.
Cedar Key ended up a good deal behind the Saints in their previous matchup back in January, losing 53-38. Will Cedar Key have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
