
Bears
01/27/25 vs First Coast | 75 |
01/21/25 vs Palatka | 67 |
12/03/24 vs Middleburg | 63 |
12/04/24 @ Oakleaf | 63 |
11/21/24 vs Baldwin | 63 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bartram Trail). They claimed a resounding 75-27 win over the First Coast Buccaneers. Given the Bears' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 88th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 491st), the result on Monday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bartram Trail got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Alyssa Donohue out in front who went 9 for 17 on her way to 21 points along with five steals and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Esabella Brenneman, who went 9 of 20 en route to 21 points and five assists.
Bartram Trail was working as a unit and finished the game with 16 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in five consecutive games.
Several Buccaneers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Aray Bell, who posted six points and ten rebounds. That's the most boards Bell has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Saniah Brown, who put up eight points.
Bartram Trail pushed their record up to 14-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.3 points per game. As for First Coast, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 14 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
Bartram Trail has already played their next contest, a 31-24 loss against Nease on the 29th. As for First Coast, they will challenge Mandarin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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