Atlantic Coast proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 23) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They pulled ahead with a 72-71 photo finish over the San Jose Prep Storm. For the Stingrays, this counts as revenge for the 57-33 win the Storm walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Among those leading the charge was Joel Barnaby, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Calvin Doe, who shot 63% from the field en route to 13 points and eight rebounds.
Atlantic Coast was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as San Jose Prep only posted seven.
San Jose Prep's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Denoris Young, who went 9-for-15 on his way to 25 points and five steals. Ja'Sim Rice was another key player, putting up 22 points.
Atlantic Coast's record is now 2-0.
Atlantic Coast didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 45-40 victory against Flagler Palm Coast on the 22nd. As for San Jose Prep, they will be taking part in a tournament against Paxon School For Advanced Studies at 3:30 p.m. on the 29th.
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