Marco Island Academy is 9-1 against Everglades City since December of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Marco Island Academy Rays will be playing in front of their home fans against Everglades City at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Marco Island Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight loss. They took a serious blow against Moore Haven, falling 75-43. Marco Island Academy has not had much luck with Moore Haven recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Marco Island Academy saw an underclassman step up: Mathis Fontes dropped a double-double on 18 points and 17 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Fontes has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Veleon Nazarko, who scored six points along with 11 rebounds and two steals.
Everglades City suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Thursday. They ended up on the wrong side of a rough 76-50 walloping at the hands of Donahue Catholic.
Marco Island Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Everglades City, they dropped their record down to 5-5 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Marco Island Academy came up short against Everglades City in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 77-73. Will Marco Island Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
