The Tampa Catholic Crusaders will face off against the Winthrop College Prep Academy Spartans on Tuesday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Friday, Tampa Catholic came up short against Lake Highland Prep and fell 45-33. The Crusaders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Winthrop College Prep Academy also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Four Corners by a score of 45-35.
Tampa Catholic will have to contain JoLesa Birkhead as she made an impact in Winthrop College Prep Academy's last game. She almost dropped a double-double on 28 points and nine steals. Birkhead has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played.
Even though they lost, Winthrop College Prep Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2024.
Winthrop College Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-17. As for Tampa Catholic, their loss dropped their record down to 15-10.
Everything came up roses for Tampa Catholic against Winthrop College Prep Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2024, as the team secured a 59-12 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Tampa Catholic since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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