Basketball Game Preview: Winter Haven Blue Devils vs. George Jenkins Eagles

Winter Haven is on a seven-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while George Jenkins is on a six-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Winter Haven Blue Devils will welcome the George Jenkins Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

On Friday, Winter Haven didn't have too much trouble with Leesburg as they won 65-51. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked third, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 59th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Amaya Shaw was a one-woman wrecking crew for Winter Haven as she dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten boards. The dominant performance gave Shaw a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Azzariah Styles, who posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and three steals.

Winter Haven smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, George Jenkins beat Victory Christian Academy 57-45 on Friday.

Winter Haven's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for George Jenkins, their win bumped their record up to 10-5.

Everything came up roses for Winter Haven against George Jenkins in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 68-21 victory. Does Winter Haven have another victory up their sleeve, or will George Jenkins turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.