The Marathon Dolphins will face off against the Goleman Gators at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Marathon took a loss when they played away from home last Wednesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 65-44 margin over Palm Glades Prep Academy. The win was some much needed relief for the Dolphins as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jack Chapman
| 01/21/25 vs Palm Glades Prep Academy | 4 |
| 11/22/24 vs Horeb Christian | 4 |
| 12/12/24 @ Marco Island Academy | 3 |
| 01/09/25 @ Horeb Christian | 2 |
| 01/08/25 vs Mater Bay Academy | 2 |
Marathon found their leader in freshman Jack Chapman, who went 8 for 15 en route to 22 points and four steals. What's more, Chapman also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Briggs Roberts, who posted six points and seven boards.
Meanwhile, everything went Goleman's way against Coral Shores on Tuesday as Goleman made off with a 71-50 victory. The Gators have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matches by 21 points or more this season.
Marathon better keep an eye on Franki Sosa. He was instrumental in Goleman's win, dropping a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds. That makes it five consecutive games in which Sosa has scored at least a third of Goleman's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Frudrias Porter, who put up 12 points along with six boards and three steals.
Goleman's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.5 points per game. As for Marathon, their victory bumped their record up to 6-13.
Marathon might still be hurting after the 88-67 defeat they got from Goleman in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Can Marathon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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