Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the West Oaks Academy Flame walked away with it. They enjoyed a cozy 68-51 win over the Lions on Saturday. Given West Oaks Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 21st, while Life Christian Academy is ranked 535th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why Life Christian Academy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Dan Morales. Despite the final result, he scored 20 points along with six rebounds and two steals. It was the first time this season that Morales grabbed two or more steals. Jayden Vanderhorst was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
West Oaks Academy's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-13. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 72.0 points per game. As for Life Christian Academy, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-19.
West Oaks Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Life Christian Academy also has no future games currently scheduled.
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