Florence lost against Banning Lewis Academy back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Florence Huskies were beaten by the Banning Lewis Academy Stallions 75-44. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Stallions are ranked 60th).
Florence's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaret Lozano, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Ezra Young, who posted six points.
Banning Lewis Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matthew Lebron, who went 8 of 13 on his way to 18 points along with six assists and three steals. Lebron has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. Jordan Jones was another key player, dropping a double-double on 12 points and ten boards.
Florence has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season. As for Banning Lewis Academy, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Florence is taking a road trip to square off against Colorado Springs Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Colorado Springs Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.9 points per game this season. As for Banning Lewis Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Salida at 7:00 p.m. Banning Lewis Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four contests -- so hopefully Salida likes a good challenge.
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