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| 01/31/25 - Away | 59-48 W |
| 12/17/24 - Home | 61-48 W |
| 01/30/24 - Home | 70-41 W |
| 11/21/23 - Away | 58-45 W |
| 01/31/23 - Home | 73-54 W |
| + 5 more games |
Lemon Bay is 8-2 against DeSoto County since January of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Manta Rays just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Lemon Bay has given up an average of 72.2 points per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lemon Bay is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Monday. They took a 74-63 hit to the loss column at the hands of Imagine School at North Port. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since January 19, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Despite their loss, Lemon Bay saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cayden Spade, who posted 14 points, was perhaps the best of all. Shayne Chery was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to six assists and five rebounds.
DeSoto County hadn't beaten Imagine School at North Port on the road since November 27, 2017 but that history sure didn't bother them on Thursday. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Sharks by a score of 83-72. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bulldogs.
Lemon Bay better keep an eye on Marlon Taylor. He was instrumental in DeSoto County's win, going 9-for-21 on his way to 23 points along with eight boards and three steals. Those 23 points gave Taylor a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Enrique Castro, who shot 40% from the field en route to 15 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals.
Lemon Bay's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for DeSoto County, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Lemon Bay beat DeSoto County 59-48 in their previous matchup back in January. Do the Manta Rays have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bulldogs turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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