Basketball Game Preview: Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes vs. South Dade Buccaneers

The Somerset Academy South Homestead Hurricanes just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the South Dade Buccaneers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, Somerset Academy South Homestead was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 39-33 to Somerset Academy (Silver Palms). The Hurricanes have struggled against the Stallions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, South Dade slipped by True North Classical Academy 46-45 on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Buccaneers.

South Dade's win came from a few key players Somerset Academy South Homestead will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Justice Sheppard, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jurnee Walters, who posted 17 points.

Somerset Academy South Homestead's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for South Dade, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.