CFCA holds off Apopka in OT of Metro vs. Florida Challenge

Central Florida Christian Academy overcame a late run from Apopka to win 63-61 in overtime on Saturday in the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka...

November 27, 2022
3:26 AM

Central Florida Christian Academy overcame a late run from Apopka to win 63-61 in overtime on Saturday in the Metro vs. Florida Challenge at Apopka High School.Late free throws from 6-5 senior forward Eduardo Placer gave CFCA the lead with 0.7 seconds left in overtime. Placer led the Eagles (1-0) with 21 points.'More than anything, he's a high IQ kid,' CFCA coach Andrew Gustafson said. 'He made some big shots and great decisions with the ball early in the first half and got us going. He's a Division I basketball player for a reason.

Nate Marrero