Rockledge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs, falling 54-17. While losing is never fun, the Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 434th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 152nd).
Aiyana Sandy was Rockledge's leading scorer, having posted four points. Sandy also led the team in rebounds with five.
It was another big night for Kierra Clark, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and ten steals for Flagler Palm Coast. Another player making a difference was Ava Works, who posted ten points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Rockledge's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Flagler Palm Coast, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockledge will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Eau Gallie at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025. Rockledge is facing Eau Gallie at the right time seeing as Eau Gallie is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. Flagler Palm Coast and Palatka will round out the year against one another at on Friday. Flagler Palm Coast is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.5 points per game this season.
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