Deerfield Beach played a tough matchup on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 61-38 to the South Plantation Paladins. While losing is never fun, the Bucks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Paladins are ranked 101st).
South Plantation's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Swaminsky Liberal, who posted 15 points. Lathan Coleman was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Deerfield Beach has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season. As for South Plantation, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deerfield Beach will challenge Fort Lauderdale at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Fort Lauderdale will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Deerfield Beach surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Plantation, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against King's Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South Plantation is facing King's Academy at the right time seeing as King's Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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