Basketball Recap: West Florida Jaguars vs. Oakleaf Knights
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask West Florida). They skirted past the Oakleaf Knights 43-40. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Jaguars have posted since December 30, 2023.
West Florida had a senior duo take command as Jakya Brewton went 5 for 9 en route to 15 points and Kamora Harris went 6 for 8 en route to 12 points plus five rebounds. What's more, Brewton also posted a 56% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Shania Beeks was another key player, posting eight points in addition to five assists and three steals.
West Florida was working as a unit and finished the game with 11 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Oakleaf lost on Tuesday, don't look at Roslyn Weston. Despite the final result, she had 18 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Weston is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmin Davis, who earned six points.
The victory made it two in a row for West Florida and bumps their season record up to 3-1. As for Oakleaf, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-2 record.
West Florida wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-34 defeat against Providence School on the 27th. As for Oakleaf, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 37-5 win against Lakeland on the 27th.
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