Bartow was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 7-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lake Gibson Braves. The Yellow Jackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Braves apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Bartow's loss dropped their record down to 5-13. As for Lake Gibson, their record now sits at an identical 5-13.
Bartow and Lake Gibson could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Bartow (ranked 325th) will meet Sarasota (ranked 130th) at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Lake Gibson will face off against McKeel Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday down 325 places (496 vs. 171).
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