Having just played yesterday, the Destin Sharks will jump right back in to play the Interlachen Rams at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Destin is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak.
Destin is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since December 27, 2023 on Thursday. 2025 welcomed they with a 73-49 loss courtesy of Hilliard. While losing is never fun, the Sharks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 407th, while the Red Flashes are ranked 203rd).
Meanwhile, 2025 welcomed Interlachen with an 88-62 loss courtesy of Palatka on Thursday. The Rams have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Destin will need focus on slowing down Devon Williams, one of several Interlachen players who made an impact when they last played. He went 8 for 20 on his way to 23 points and three steals. Williams is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Dante Astin was another key player, dropping a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.
Even though they lost, Interlachen smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 38 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Interlachen's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Destin, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
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