Brevard HEAT easily dispatched Innovation Montessori last Monday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Brevard HEAT Firehawks fell just short of the Master's Academy Patriots by a score of 49-47 on Tuesday. The loss continues a trend for the Firehawks in their matchups with the Patriots: they've now lost six in a row.
Brevard HEAT lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Roberto Cosa, who went 7 of 10 on his way to 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Ellis, who posted ten points and seven boards.
Master's Academy was led to victory by Jayshawn Troutman and Jamey Blunt. Troutman almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds, while Blunt earned 14 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Carlos Peguero, who scored four points and eight steals.
Brevard HEAT's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Master's Academy, the victory snapped their losing streak at eight games and leaves them with a 3-15 record.
Brevard HEAT and Master's Academy could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Brevard HEAT will take on City of Life Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 31st down 416 places (804 vs. 388). Meanwhile, Master's Academy (ranked 797th) will meet Tradition Prep (ranked 233rd) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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