Windermere Prep proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 40) but on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 53-51 win over the Cypress Creek Bears. That's more bragging rights for the Lakers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Windermere Prep was led to victory by Brandon Bass Jr. and Samuel Shoptaw. Bass Jr. dropped a double-double on 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Shoptaw went 8 for 14 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds and two steals. The contest was Bass Jr.'s third in a row with at least ten points. Isaiah Gillard was another key player, scoring four points.
Windermere Prep's victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Windermere Prep will look to defend their home court on Friday against Bishop Moore at 7:30 p.m. Windermere Prep will be looking to keep their 15-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Cypress Creek has already played their next matchup, a 62-52 win against Central Florida Christian Academy on the 21st.
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