The Bishop Verot Vikings had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24.5 points), and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 68-46 margin over Imagine School at North Port. Given Bishop Verot's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 90th, while Imagine School at North Port is ranked 534th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bishop Verot's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gavin Williams, who scored 27 points along with three steals. Williams continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Leroy Roker was another key contributor, dropping a triple-double on 15 points, 11 rebounds, and ten assists.
Several Sharks players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Angelo Blas, who scored 13 points along with seven assists and seven rebounds. Blas hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Zahmir Jackson, who scored eight points.
Bishop Verot's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points per game. As for Imagine School at North Port, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Verot won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Southwest Florida Christian at 7:00 p.m. on January 11th. Southwest Florida Christian is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune. As for Imagine School at North Port, they the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome The Classical Academy of Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on January 12th. The Classical Academy of Sarasota has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 5.
