Forest Lake Academy lost against Foundation Academy back in November of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Forest Lake Academy Panthers took a blow against the Foundation Academy Lions , falling 67-27. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 577th, while the Lions are ranked 96th).
Foundation Academy was led to victory by Alex Nichols and Josh Mercado. Nichols dropped a triple-double on 11 points, 11 rebounds, and ten assists, while Mercado went 8 of 12 on his way to 16 points and five steals. Mercado is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Nate Waldon, who posted eight points.
Forest Lake Academy is on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6. As for Foundation Academy, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Forest Lake Academy Panthers take on the Bridge to Independence Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for Foundation Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Trinity Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Foundation Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.7 points per game this season.
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