The Everglades Gators will head out to challenge the Elite Academy Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Everglades has given up an average of 55.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Everglades lost to Miramar on the road by a 67-53 margin. The loss continues a trend for the Gators in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost three in a row.
Meanwhile, Elite Academy came up short against Highlands Christian on Friday, falling 78-54.
Everglades will need to focus on slowing down Jake Reinhart, one of several Elite Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He posted 18 points. Elite Academy is 3-1 when Reinhart posts 15 or more points, but 3-6 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Liam Burell, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 boards.
Elite Academy now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Everglades, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
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