If the Hernando Leopards were riding high off their 46-8 takedown of the Central Bears last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Hernando fell just short of Weeki Wachee by a score of 56-54. Hernando has struggled against Weeki Wachee recently, as their game on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Hernando's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayla Holloman, who scored 18 points. Another player making a difference was Aislin Ruppe, who scored 16 points.
Weeki Wachee got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Paige Atwater out in front who scored 21 points along with six rebounds. Joelys Rodriguez was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on ten points and ten assists.
Hernando has not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. As for Weeki Wachee, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hernando's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Hudson at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th. As for Weeki Wachee, Weeki Wachee and Nature Coast Tech will face off at 7:30 p.m. on January 25th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Nature Coast Tech is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road.
