Bethlehem had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 42-31 victory over the Ponce De Leon Pirates on Wednesday. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 271st, while the Pirates are ranked 641st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Kolton Amerson
02/05/25 @ Ponce De Leon | 16 |
01/30/25 @ Arnold | 24 |
01/28/25 @ Covenant Christian | 21 |
01/27/25 @ Northside Methodist Academy | 22 |
01/25/25 vs Sneads | 23 |
+ 4 more games |
It was another big night for Kolton Amerson, who posted 16 points. He is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in the last nine games he's played.
Bethlehem pushed their record up to 22-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Ponce De Leon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season.
Bethlehem didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 47-37 victory against Graceville on the 7th. Ponce De Leon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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