Naples Classical extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They had to suffer through a 61-12 loss at the hands of the Immokalee Indians. The Academy lost against the Indians in their previous head to head back in December of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 79-66 score last time.
As for Immokalee, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-5. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three contests by 27 points or more this season.
Immokalee was led to victory by Kendrick Perry and Cherlin Michel. Perry went 6-for-8 on his way to 14 points and four steals, while Michel posted 13 points and three steals. Those four steals gave Perry a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Marshon Jackson, who put up two points in addition to six boards, five assists, and three steals.
Coming up, Naples Classical will head out to face off against The Classical Academy of Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Academy will be up against the Patriots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 59 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Immokalee, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Palmetto Ridge at 7:00 p.m. The Indians will need to watch out since the Bears have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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