Basketball Recap: Chakayla Scott's Big Game Can't Quite Lead West Orange over Apopka

West Orange was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 43-39 heartbreaker at the hands of the Apopka Blue Darters. The Warriors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Blue Darters earlier this season, when they won 56-49.

Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Chakayla Scott, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 23 rebounds. The dominant performance gave Scott a new career-high in boards. Another player making a difference was Jadid Polanco, who posted 12 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.

Even though they lost, West Orange smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Apopka only pulled down seven offensive boards.

Apopka's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jhenelle Francis led the charge by going 8 of 12 en route to 20 points and four steals. Francis is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Asia Jones, who had nine points and four steals.

West Orange's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Apopka, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-11.

West Orange will host Wekiva at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Apopka, they will head out to square off against Oak Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oak Ridge knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matches -- so hopefully Apopka likes a good challenge.