The Creekside Knights were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 66-62 to the Windermere Prep Lakers. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 177th, while the Lakers are ranked 17th).
Windermere Prep got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Connor Corris out in front who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Corris is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last six games he's played. Brandon Bass Jr. was another key player, going 8-for-20 on his way to 21 points and eight rebounds.
Creekside's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Windermere Prep, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-1.
Creekside wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 79-74 loss against Nease on the 16th. As for Windermere Prep, they have also already played their next matchup, a 67-44 win against Jones on the 15th.
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