Prep Report 12-19-24
Wednesday
BOYS BASKETBALL
Bishop Verot 59, Charlotte 43: In the Hugh Thimlar Tribute game at the City of Palms Classic, Jerry Ashley put up 30 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to power the Vikings (5-1) past the Tarpons (5-2). Gavin Williams scored 10 points, and Austin Leslie and Eddie Gore added 9 each. Bishop Verot, which led 25-24 at halftime, dominated the second half to pull away for the win. Hugh Thimlar was the longtime basketball coach of Edison Community College, now Southwest Florida State College. Thimlar also was a key figure in starting what is now the City of Palms Classic.
GIRLS SOCCER
Oasis 10, Dunbar 0: Erin Vezzola scored five goals as the Sharks won their sixth match in a row. Hailey Kundinger, Arianna Cates, Ashley Lynn, Maddison Davis and Kayla Theobald scored a goal each.
ECS 4, Cape Coral 2: Sophia Vianest and Angelica Murillo had a goal and an assist each.
LATE TUESDAY
BOYS BASKETBALL
Gateway 81, Mariner 46: The Tritons are 0-11.