Florida High School Basketball - Ponce De Leon held off by Niceville
January 29, 2025: Ponce De Leon, FL 32455 In Wednesday's non-league test, the Niceville Eagles (Niceville, FL) basketball squad got by the host Ponce De Leon Pirates (Ponce De Leon, FL), by a score of 44-42.
Next, the Eagles encounter the Milton Panthers (Milton, FL) in a 6A District 1 test, on Friday, January 31. Niceville will attempt to improve on its 16-6 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 14-6 record after their 36-34 non-league win over Pensacola Catholic (Pensacola, FL).
The Pirates (12-6) will now prepare for their test against Freeport (Freeport, FL). The Bulldogs come into the non-league test with a 7-16 record. In their last test, Freeport was nipped by Crestview (Crestview, FL), 45-43, in a non-league test.
Overtime
39-39 at the end of regulation