Basketball Game Preview: Fernandina Beach Pirates vs. Matanzas Pirates

The Fernandina Beach Pirates will take on the Matanzas Pirates at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Fernandina Beach is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.

Last Tuesday, Fernandina Beach came up short against St. Augustine and fell 42-32.

Despite the loss, Fernandina Beach got top-tier performance from Savina Wells, who dropped a double-double on 21 points and 15 boards. That was a full 65.6% of Fernandina Beach's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Hadleigh White, who scored nine points.

Meanwhile, Matanzas ended up a good deal behind Seabreeze on Monday and lost 46-28.

Matanzas' defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Fernandina Beach, they now have a losing record at 8-9.

Fernandina Beach came up short against Matanzas in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 34-28. Will Fernandina Beach have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.