Choctawhatchee and Pine Forest are an even 5-5 against one another since January of 2021, but not for long. The Choctawhatchee Indians will host the Pine Forest Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Choctawhatchee is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Booker T. Washington last Friday. Choctawhatchee fell 51-44 to Booker T. Washington. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 307th, while the Wildcats are ranked 142nd).
Meanwhile, Pine Forest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 55-52 heartbreaker at the hands of Pensacola. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since January 30, 2024.
Choctawhatchee's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Pine Forest, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 8-12.
Choctawhatchee came up short against Pine Forest when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 47-43. Will Choctawhatchee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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