Mater Academy Charter posted their closest win since December 29, 2023 on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Belen Jesuit Wolverines out 54-52. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lions' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 236th, while the Wolverines are ranked 96th).
Mater Academy Charter's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ethan Davis led the charge by scoring 11 points plus seven rebounds and two steals. Davis has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jahi Lopez, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds.
Mater Academy Charter now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Belen Jesuit, they moved to 4-1 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mater Academy Charter will host Gulliver Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Belen Jesuit, they will face off against Hialeah Educational Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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