IMG Academy State was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Bradenton Christian Panthers and fell 64-24. The Ascenders lost against the Panthers in their previous head to head back in January of 2019, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 54-44 score last time.
Lana Price was her usual excellent self, going 12 of 17 on her way to 27 points along with eight rebounds and five steals for Bradenton Christian. Price has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Blunden, who went 7 of 16 en route to 17 points and seven rebounds.
IMG Academy State's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Bradenton Christian, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-5.
IMG Academy State will take on Riverview Sarasota at 7:30 p.m. on January 17th. As for Bradenton Christian, they will challenge Lakewood Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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