A feisty cat fight will be fought when the McKeel Academy Wildcats challenge the Bell Creek Academy Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday... McKeel Academy is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
On Tuesday, McKeel Academy lost to Lake Wales on the road by a 62-43 margin. The Wildcats were down 49-23 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Meanwhile, Bell Creek Academy had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Strawberry Crest, posting a 74-42 win. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 159th, while the Chargers are ranked 441st), the result on Thursday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bell Creek Academy's win came from a few key players McKeel Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Armani Morris, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine steals. Those nine steals gave him a new career-high. Lyrique Sartin was another key player, going 7 for 12 on his way to 17 points and six assists.
Bell Creek Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
McKeel Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-8. As for Bell Creek Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 10-7.
McKeel Academy came up short against Bell Creek Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 56-50. Will McKeel 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.
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