Ponte Vedra defeats Palatka in boys basketball

Despite an early 9-0 deficit to begin Feb. 5’s District 5-5A title game, the host Sharks came roaring back in the second half en route to a decisive 60-52 victory. In front of a packed Shark Tank with vociferous supporters for each team, Palatka (14-12) saw its early lead trimmed to 14-9 by the end of the first quarter. The Panthers led 24-21 at the half, with Ponte Vedra (17-10) getting back...

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