Basketball Game Preview: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Central Bears

Weeki Wachee is 0-10 against Central since January of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Hornets will be playing at home against the Bears at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

If Central heads into halftime all tied up, they better play a good second half: that's when Weeki Wachee took over last week. The Hornets came out on top in a nail-biter against Tarpon Springs on Wednesday, sneaking past 69-67. The victory continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Spongers: they've now won seven in a row.

Meanwhile, Central took care of business in their home opener on Wednesday. They enjoyed a cozy 64-47 win over Hudson.

Weeki Wachee better keep an eye on Braydon Prospero. He was instrumental in Central's win, shooting 67% from the field on his way to 25 points in addition to seven boards and five steals. Another player making a difference was Xavier Hagele, who went 5-for-10 to rack up 13 points and four steals.

Weeki Wachee came up short against Central when the teams last played back in January, falling 49-37. Will the Hornets 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.