Olympia's tournament run continued when they took on St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday. The Titans took a 63-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Raiders. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 26th, while the Raiders are ranked fifth).
It was another big night for Clarence Westbrook Jr., who went 12-for-24 on his way to 25 points and four steals for St. Thomas Aquinas. Westbrook Jr.'s evening made it 18 games in a row in which he has scored at least 17 points. Mason Mallory was another key player, putting up 15 points and four steals.
Olympia has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season.
Olympia will head out to square off against Edgewater at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Thomas Aquinas, they will host Pine Crest at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 55 points in their last nine contests.
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