After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Port St. Lucie, Lincoln Park Academy was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They had just enough and edged the St. Edward's Pirates out 62-59. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Greyhounds as it put an end to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Leading Lincoln Park Academy to victory were Tyon Johnson and Keshawn Stevens. Johnson went 7 for 11 on his way to 23 points, while Stevens went 8 of 11 on his way to 18 points and four steals. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Tamario McLeod, who posted seven points.
When it comes to explaining why St. Edward's lost, don't look at Gary Anderson. Despite the final result, he dropped a triple-double on 17 points, 15 rebounds, and ten blocks. Anderson is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last six games he's played. Cody Simmonds was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine assists.
Greyhounds
| 12/13/24 @ St. Edward's | 62-59 |
| 12/12/24 vs Port St. Lucie | 34-64 |
| 12/06/24 @ Moore Haven | 44-68 |
| 12/04/24 @ Treasure Coast | 25-70 |
| 12/03/24 vs St. Edward's | 49-54 |
Lincoln Park Academy's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-7. As for St. Edward's, they moved to 5-2 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Lincoln Park Academy and Sebastian River will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Lincoln Park Academy: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Sebastian River has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for St. Edward's, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Odyssey Charter School at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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