Gators hold off South 56-49
Island Coast got past South Fort Myers Saturday night with a 56-49 victory in the Gators’ Turkey Shootout.
Sam Merchant had a team high of 13 points for the Gators with Matt Jeannalis adding nine points and six rebounds. Gabe Muhammad contributed six points and six assists.
Denarius Grover led the Wolfpack with a game-high 21 points.
The Gators (2-1) play at Ida Baker on Tuesday.
Girls Basketball
Mariner 55, Evangelical Christian 49: Maria Ortiz pumped in a game-high 26 points Saturday to lead Mariner to victory over Evangelical Christian in the Bokamper’s Thanksgiving Tournament at Barron Collier.
Freshman Kristen Powell contributed eight points that included several key free throws at the end to preserve the victory.
The Tritons (5-2) travel to Lely on Monday.
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