The Coral Reef Barracudas's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight loss. They took a 75-57 bruising from Westminster Christian. While losing is never fun, Coral Reef can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 568th, while Westminster Christian is ranked 79th).
When it comes to explaining why Coral Reef lost, one person who can't be blamed is Nathaniel Wesley. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Lucas Pozo, who scored 10 points.
Coral Reef has yet to win a matchup at home this season, leaving them with a 0-3 record. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.3 points per game. As for Westminster Christian, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Coral Reef won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. on December 5th. Averaging 76 so far this season, Palmetto's high-powered offense has been in full-swing lately, so Coral Reef better be ready for a challenge. Westminster Christian's road trip will continue as they head out to face St. Brendan at 8:30 p.m. on December 8th. St. Brendan has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 365 points over their last five matchups.
