Basketball Game Preview: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Pasco Pirates

The Weeki Wachee Hornets will square off against the Pasco Pirates at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Weeki Wachee has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Pasco will arrive with three straight victories.

Weeki Wachee is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Nature Coast Tech on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Weeki Wachee lost 81-57 to Nature Coast Tech.

Meanwhile, Pasco blew past Citrus, posting a 70-40 win. The Pirates have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 20 points or more this season.

Pasco's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-8. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.8 points per game. As for Weeki Wachee, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-18.

Weeki Wachee and Pasco were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, but Weeki Wachee came up empty-handed after a 75-74 loss. Will Weeki Wachee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.