Morningside Academy hasn't had much luck against Florida Prep recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. Having just played yesterday, the Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Falcons at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Morningside Academy faced off against Seminole Ridge on Monday. The Eagles walked away with a 60-48 win over the Hawks.
Morningside Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aiden Valcin, who posted 15 points and six boards. Thanks to that strong game, Valcin now owns an excellent 41.2% three-point shooting accuracy. Giampiero Suarez was another key player, as he made all 8 shots he took to post 16 points and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Florida Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They secured a 74-70 W over Legacy Charter on Saturday.
Florida Prep's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.1 points over those games. As for Morningside Academy, their win bumped their record up to 10-5.
Morningside Academy was taken down by Florida Prep 89-40 when the teams last played back in January of 2019. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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