Basketball Preview: Weeki Wachee Hornets vs. Anclote Sharks
The Weeki Wachee Hornets will take on the Anclote Sharks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Weeki Wachee is looking for their season's first victory.
Weeki Wachee is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Springstead on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Weeki Wachee was beaten by Springstead 70-24. The Hornets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 46-14.
The losing side was boosted by Alex Wilson, who posted nine points in addition to two steals. He has been hot , having posted two or more steals the last six times he's played.
Meanwhile, Anclote entered their contest against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Anclote fell to Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate 57-51. The Sharks have struggled against the Phoenix recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Anclote's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Weeki Wachee, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Weeki Wachee didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against Anclote in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 79-74 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Anclote's Linden James, who had 40 points. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Weeki Wachee to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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