Florida High School Basketball - Merritt Island nudges West Shore
December 15, 2023: Melbourne, FL 32935 Merritt Island Mustangs (Merritt Island, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host West Shore Wildcats (Melbourne, FL), 46-44 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Merritt Island upgrades its record to 2-8 on the season. The Mustangs host Port St. Lucie (Port St. Lucie, FL) to clash with the Jaguars in a 5A District 13 bout on Tuesday, December 19. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 9-1. Port St. Lucie won 60-46 in their recent non-league bout against Jensen Beach (Jensen Beach, FL)
Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Edgewood Red Wolves (Merritt Island, FL) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. West Shore will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Red Wolves go into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 44-41 league win over Odyssey Charter School (Palm Bay, FL).