Basketball Recap: Williston Red Devils vs. Lake Weir Hurricanes
Williston put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lake Weir Hurricanes 69-19. The Red Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 31 points or more this season.
Williston found their leader in sophomore Janiyah Span, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points plus six rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Tiona Wilkinson, who scored six points plus seven steals.
Williston smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Williston's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.0 points per game. As for Lake Weir, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Williston will host Gainesville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Williston's defense has only allowed 29.8 points per game this season, so Gainesville's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Lake Weir, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Flagler Palm Coast at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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