The IMG Academy White Ascenders entered their tilt with the Winthrop College Prep Academy Spartans with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. IMG Academy White put the hurt on Winthrop College Prep Academy with a sharp 74-52 win on Tuesday. Given IMG Academy White's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 26th, while Winthrop College Prep Academy is ranked 229th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Despite the defeat, Winthrop College Prep Academy saw an underclassman step up: Kai Brookins scored 11 points. The matchup was Brookins' fourth in a row with at least ten points. Stephen Miller was another key contributor, scoring 10 points.
IMG Academy White's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Winthrop College Prep Academy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. IMG Academy White will take on Chipley at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Winthrop College Prep Academy, they will be playing at home against Braden River at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Braden River's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
