On Wednesday, the Greeneview Rams were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 52-48 to the First Baptist Academy Lions. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 344th in Ohio, while the Lions are ranked 20th in Florida).
First Baptist Academy got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Eslynda Bouzi out in front who went 5 of 9 on her way to 16 points and four steals. Bouzi continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Zara Leilani Stewart, who posted 14 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Greeneview has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season. As for First Baptist Academy, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-1.
Greeneview will challenge Northeastern at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Greeneview is facing Northeastern at the right time seeing as Northeastern is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for First Baptist Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 42-32 victory against Lely on the 10th.
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