While Academy at the Lakes didn't have the best season last year (they finished 6-8), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They were the clear victors by a 50-27 margin over the Hernando Christian Academy Lions on Monday. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Leading Academy at the Lakes to victory were Siya Shah and Aria Sneary-Beachy. Shah posted 20 points, while Sneary-Beachy earned 17 points. That makes it five consecutive games in which Sneary-Beachy has scored at least a third of the Wildcats' points.

Wildcats
| 12/08/25 @ Hernando Christian Academy | 50-27 |
| 12/04/25 vs Universal Academy | 60-26 |
| 12/02/25 vs Seven Rivers Christian | 38-28 |
| 12/01/25 @ Bishop McLaughlin Catholic | 56-23 |
The win (which was Academy at the Lakes' fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 26.0 points on average over those games. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Academy at the Lakes has already played their next contest, a 43-42 loss against Lakeside Christian on the 9th. As for Hernando Christian Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 35-26 defeat against First Academy on the 9th.
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