Pahokee is 4-0 against Fort Meade since December of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Pahokee Blue Devils will challenge the Fort Meade Miners. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Thursday, Pahokee didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy, but they still walked away with a 50-44 victory.
| 01/30/25 vs Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy | 16 |
| 01/29/25 vs Inlet Grove | 15 |
| 01/27/25 vs Dreyfoos School of the Arts | 19 |
Pahokee got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kanyon Burton out in front who posted 16 points. Burton's evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Herbert Crawford, who earned 12 points.
Meanwhile, Fort Meade waltzed into their contest on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Spartans by a score of 50-43.
Fort Meade's win came from a few key players Pahokee will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Omari Russell, who put up 17 points along with six rebounds and six steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed three or more in the last seven games he's played. Mekhi Berrien was another key player, putting up 13 points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Fort Meade pushed their record up to 12-8 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Pahokee, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Pahokee has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 28.2 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Fort Meade struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29.2 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Everything came up roses for Pahokee against Fort Meade in their previous matchup back in January of 2017, as the squad secured a 70-18 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pahokee since the team 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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