Basketball Recap: Satsuma's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Tuesday

Gators

Previous 5 Games

12/17/24 vs Bayside Academy	34-41
12/16/24 vs Blacksher	46-27
12/10/24 @ Alabama School of Math & Science	52-8
12/06/24 @ St. Luke's Episcopal	44-40
12/03/24 @ Elberta	40-15

It was a good run, but Satsuma unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 41-34 to the Bayside Academy Admirals. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Gators who fell 41-39 when the teams previously met back in January of 2020.

Bayside Academy was led to victory by Misty Kate Smith and Eliana Blossom. Smith went 6 for 12 on her way to 17 points in addition to eight boards and four steals, while Blossom went 6 of 15 on her way to 17 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. Blossom is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Campbell Elmore, who posted five points.

Satsuma's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-5. As for Bayside Academy, their win bumped their record up to 7-8.

Satsuma will head out to take on Cottage Hill Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Cottage Hill Christian Academy: they have been struggling with six straight losses at home, while Satsuma has snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. As for Bayside Academy, they will welcome Providence Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Providence Christian has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.