Basketball Game Preview: Menendez Falcons vs. Tocoi Creek Toros

Menendez is 0-4 against Tocoi Creek since January of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Menendez Falcons will be playing at home against the Tocoi Creek Toros at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Menendez turned things around against Ridgeview on Tuesday. They took down the Panthers 55-39. That looming 55-39 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Falcons yet this season.

Meanwhile, Tocoi Creek came tearing into Saturday's game with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.5 points) and they left with even more momentum. They strolled past the Sharks with points to spare, taking the game 54-38. Given the Toros' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Sharks are ranked 203rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Menendez's victory bumped their record up to 4-10. As for Tocoi Creek, their win bumped their record up to 14-1.

Menendez came up short against Tocoi Creek in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 55-50. Will Menendez 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.