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 took a 53-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of McKeel Academy. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Winthrop College Prep Academy has scored all season.
Despite the loss, Winthrop College Prep Academy saw an underclassman step up: Kai Brookins scored 20 points. Brookins has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last three times he's played. Jason Johnson was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
McKeel Academy's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alex Sessoms, who scored 19 points along with four blocks and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Axel Acevedo, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Winthrop College Prep Academy has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, 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 match 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.
