Somerset Academy South Homestead scored the most points they've had this season on Tuesday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to the Colonial Christian Patriots 43-38. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hurricanes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 51-13 back in November of 2024.
01/07/25 vs Colonial Christian | 12 |
12/19/24 @ Archbishop Carroll | 7 |
12/11/23 @ Keys Gate | 6 |
01/30/24 vs Colonial Christian | 4 |
02/07/24 vs Coral Shores | 3 |
Somerset Academy South Homestead's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Alexia Almeida, who went 5 of 7 en route to 12 points and three steals. Those 12 points gave Almeida a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Camila Shardi, who went 5 for 9 on her way to 13 points and six boards.
Colonial Christian found their leader in sophomore Mikaela Pecina, who went 7 of 17 en route to 18 points and three steals. Those 18 points set a new season-high mark for Pecina. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashely Perez, who posted seven points.
Somerset Academy South Homestead dropped their record down to 1-6 with the loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Colonial Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Somerset Academy South Homestead wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 46-22 defeat against Varela on the 8th. Colonial Christian has also already played their next matchup, a 31-26 loss against Mater Bay Academy on the 9th.
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