The Moore Haven Terriers will take on the Avon Park Red Devils at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Moore Haven had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least 55 points, but Okeechobee put an end to it on Friday. Moore Haven came up short against Okeechobee, falling 48-24. The Terriers' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
Meanwhile, Avon Park waltzed into their contest on Monday with nine straight wins... but they left with ten. They took down the Bulldogs 66-51. Given the Red Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 247th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 637th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Avon Park's win came from a few key players Moore Haven will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Tayvion Jones, who posted 17 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jatavis Fuse, who put up 13 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Avon Park's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.8 points per game. As for Moore Haven, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Moore Haven came up short against Avon Park in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 49-39. Will Moore Haven 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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