The Lemon Bay Manta Rays are taking a road trip to take on the Island Coast Gators at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Lemon Bay is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Last Wednesday, Lemon Bay was able to grind out a solid victory over Ida Baker, taking the game 48-37. Given the Manta Rays' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 167th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 441st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Island Coast had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 47-27 margin over Cypress Lake on Thursday.
Island Coast's record now sits at 7-16. As for Lemon Bay, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Everything came up roses for Lemon Bay against Island Coast in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, as the team secured a 73-30 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Island Coast's Aubrey Curry, who made all 7 shots she took racking up 22 points. Now that she won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Lemon Bay to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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