Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Somerset Academy walked away with it. They came out on top against the Central Rockets by a score of 65-56 on Friday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Rockets recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Christian Smith
| 02/07/25 vs Central | 25 |
| 02/05/25 vs Reagan | 26 |
| 02/03/25 vs Mourning | 16 |
| 01/31/25 vs Franklin Academy | 8 |
| 01/29/25 @ West Broward | 11 |
| + 21 more games |
Christian Smith was his usual excellent self, going 9-for-16 on his way to 25 points and six boards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 15.3 points per game. Xavier Anderson was another key player, going 5-for-9 to rack up 14 points.
Despite the loss, Central still got an impressive performance from Keri Foster, who almost dropped a triple-double with 21 points, ten rebounds, and nine assists. Foster has been hot, having posted 15 or more points the last five times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Willie Dye III, who posted six points in addition to 11 boards and three blocks.
Somerset Academy's win bumped their record up to 17-11. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 16-8 record this season.
Somerset Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 79-59 defeat against Northwestern on the 12th. As for Central, they have also already played their next game, a 61-40 victory against Reagan on the 12th.
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