The Boca Ciega Pirates suffered their biggest defeat since December 6, 2023 on Saturday. They took a serious blow against Flagler Palm Coast, falling 70-42. Boca Ciega has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
When it comes to explaining why Boca Ciega lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jacquavia Ferguson. Despite the final result, she scored 22 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ferguson has scored all season. Another player making a difference was JaLainah Hunt, who scored eight points.
Boca Ciega has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-8.
Boca Ciega will take on Countryside at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Countryside presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Boca Ciega in Florida (Countryside is ranked 171st, while Boca Ciega is ranked 355th). As for Flagler Palm Coast, they will head out on the road to take on Fleming Island at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
