Ocoee was the 64-46 winner over Lake Wales when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Ocoee Knights fell to the Lake Wales Highlanders 62-56. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Knights came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 185th, while the Highlanders are ranked 383rd).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lake Wales to victory, but perhaps none more so than Siled Morris, who posted 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bradley Auguste, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 13 rebounds.
Ocoee has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.5 points per game. As for Lake Wales, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ocoee won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Central Florida Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Central Florida Christian Academy's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches. As for Lake Wales, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll face off against Santa Fe Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Fe Catholic will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Lake Wales surely won't give up without a fight.
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