Basketball Recap: Hunter Dyer's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Boca Ciega over Osceola

Boca Ciega was the 59-54 winner over Osceola when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Boca Ciega Pirates fell just short of the Osceola Warriors by a score of 57-54 on Wednesday.

Boca Ciega's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hunter Dyer, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 11 points in addition to five boards and four steals. That's the most steals Dyer has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Robert Harris, who posted nine points along with five rebounds and four steals.

Even though they lost, Boca Ciega smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Osceola only pulled down five offensive boards.

Osceola got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Eleven Williams out in front who scored 13 points and five assists. Talon Brooks was another key player, going 5 of 8 en route to 14 points.

Boca Ciega's defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-9. As for Osceola, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.

Boca Ciega has already played their next game, an 83-41 win against Northeast on the 17th. As for Osceola, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 74-45 victory against Hollins on the 17th.