Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Williston couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They had to suffer through a 68-40 loss at the hands of the Wildwood Wildcats. The contest marked the Red Devils' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Several Red Devils players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ashlyn Young, who posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaelynn Brown, who had nine points and eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Williston smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in seven consecutive games.
Wildwood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kayla Lyde led the charge by dropping a double-double with 18 points and 14 boards. That's the most rebounds Lyde has posted since back in November of 2024. Zoey Brown was another key player, going 6 for 14 en route to 15 points in addition to six assists and four steals.
Williston's defeat dropped their record down to 18-3. As for Wildwood, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 21-0.
Williston and Wildwood should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Williston (ranked 23rd) will meet Hawthorne (ranked 94th) at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Wildwood will face off against Marathon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday up 239 places (5 vs. 244).
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