With Pine Ridge's effective field goal percentage at 100% and Flagler Palm Coast's at 52% on Thursday, the final result was to be expected on Thursday. The Panthers fell 65-57 to the Bulldogs. The Panthers have struggled against the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.

Wilmer Delarosa
| 01/29/26 vs Flagler Palm Coast | 13 |
| 01/24/26 vs Oviedo | 12 |
| 01/15/26 vs Potter's House Christian Blue | 15 |
| 01/10/26 @ Orlando Christian Prep | 8 |
| 01/02/26 vs Spruce Creek | 13 |
| + 7 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Pine Ridge lost, don't look at Wilmer Delarosa. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 35 points and 13 boards. Delarosa has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 12 times he's played. Another player making a difference was Marrick Savitz, who posted nine points in addition to eight boards and six assists.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Flagler Palm Coast to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nate Perry, who went 9-for-15 en route to 27 points and five rebounds. That's the most points Perry has posted since back in December of 2025. Anthony Hampton was another key player, shooting 45% from the field on his way to 15 points.
Pine Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-9 record this season.
Pine Ridge and Flagler Palm Coast are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against Innovation at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pine Ridge will need to watch out since the Bulls have now posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests. As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will venture away from home to take on Creekside at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs' defense better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 59 points per game this season.
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