Two dominant guards in Gabe Grimsley and Nijaun Harris are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. Having just played yesterday, the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers will head out on the road to face off against the St. Petersburg Green Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Berkeley Prep’s win against Lakeland wasn’t quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Buccaneers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 51-48 victory over the Dreadnaughts on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that’s the closest win the Buccaneers have posted since February 3, 2025.
Meanwhile, St. Petersburg had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They enjoyed a cozy 74-57 victory over Hollins on Tuesday. Given the Green Devils’ advantage in MaxPreps’ Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Royals are ranked 366th) , the result wasn’t entirely unexpected.
St. Petersburg’s win came from a few key players that Berkeley Prep will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kayden Calhoun, who posted nine points. What’s more, he also posted a 75% shooting accuracy, which is the highest he’s achieved since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Nicholas Wilson, who put up ten points.
St. Petersburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That’s the most offensive rebounds they’ve managed all season.
Berkeley Prep’s win bumped their record up to 4-9. As for St. Petersburg, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
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