Lake Wales was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 58-52 heartbreaker at the hands of the Freedom Patriots.
Jorge Ramirez
| 01/11/25 vs Freedom | 6 |
| 01/10/25 @ Sebring | 4 |
| 01/09/25 vs Lakeland | 2 |
| 01/07/25 vs Haines City | 4 |
| 01/06/25 vs Kathleen | 3 |
Lake Wales' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jorge Ramirez, who posted 13 points and six steals. Ramirez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Siled Morris, who put up 11 points.
Even though they lost, Lake Wales smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Among those leading the charge was Trey Hill, who had 18 points and three steals. Elijah Dye was another key player, putting up 14 points and six rebounds.
Lake Wales' defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Freedom, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lake Wales will face off against McKeel Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lake Wales is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.6 points per game this season. As for Freedom, they will take on Armwood at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Armwood's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.
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