The Gulf Pointe Latin Gladiators's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight defeat. They were beaten by West Florida Baptist Academy 65-35. Gulf Pointe Latin has not had much luck with the Conquerors recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Gulf Pointe Latin's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was John DeFore, who scored eight points. Dean Fillmore was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with six rebounds and two steals.
West Florida Baptist Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shepard Brown, who scored 17 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. It was the first time this season that Brown pulled down eight or more rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Stewart Brown, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds and six assists.
Gulf Pointe Latin has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. As for West Florida Baptist Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 17-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gulf Pointe Latin will take on the at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Santa Rosa Christian is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'. As for West Florida Baptist Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against the at 7:00 p.m.
