The Winthrop College Prep Academy Spartans were the 60-56 winner over the McKeel Academy Wildcats when they last played one another back in January of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Winthrop College Prep Academy fell to McKeel Academy 53-47. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Winthrop College Prep Academy has scored all season.
Despite the defeat, Winthrop College Prep Academy saw an underclassman step up: Kai Brookins scored 20 points. Brookins hasn't dropped below 15points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Jason Johnson, who scored eight points.
Winthrop College Prep Academy has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for McKeel Academy, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-4.
Winthrop College Prep Academy will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate at 7:30 p.m. Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. McKeel Academy won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Mount Dora Christian Academy at 1:30 p.m. on January 13th. Mount Dora Christian Academy has insisted on making their lastthree contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 2-1 during that stretch of close contests.
