Pine unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Village Academy Tigers and fell 71-30. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Roodley Valentin was nothing short of spectacular for Village Academy: he almost dropped a triple-double with 22 points, 11 boards, and nine steals. That's the most rebounds Valentin has posted since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Rayden Noel, who had ten points and five boards.
Village Academy's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2.
Pine and Village Academy will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Knights see the court they'll take on Brevard HEAT at 7:00 p.m. on December 2. As for Village Academy, their break will end when they face Spanish River at 7:00 p.m. on December 1.
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