Phoenix
| 01/27/25 @ Lakewood Ranch | 80 |
| 01/23/25 vs Patel | 72 |
| 11/30/24 vs Homestead | 71 |
| 12/11/24 @ Wesley Chapel | 71 |
| 01/08/25 vs Cypress Creek | 70 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate). They took down the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs 80-62 on Monday. Given the Phoenix's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 274th, while the Mustangs are ranked 581st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for TASHANDA MADZVIMBO, who went 11 for 14 en route to 25 points along with seven assists and four steals. That's the most steals he has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was JOSHUA EDWARDS, who went 7 of 16 on his way to 21 points.
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Lakewood Ranch's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was James Butler, who went 6 for 14 en route to 19 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Marco Ulstad, who posted 12 points and five rebounds.
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate's record is now 14-8. As for Lakewood Ranch, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-18 record this season.
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate will face off against Carrollwood Day at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Carrollwood Day's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups. As for Lakewood Ranch, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, an 83-53 loss against Palmetto on the 28th.
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