The Belleview Rattlers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their 13th straight loss. They lost to Lake Weir at home by a decisive 62-48 margin. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Belleview in their matchups with Lake Weir: they've now lost five in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Belleview lost, one person who can't be blamed is Demarcus Mcdaniel. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points. Jaylen Wilson was another key contributor, scoring eight points.
Belleview's loss was their fourth straight at home, which bumped their record down to 1-13. As for Lake Weir, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Belleview won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Ocala Christian at 7:30 p.m. on January 19th. Lake Weir won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Trinity Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on January 19th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Trinity Catholic is ranked 451st, while Lake Weir is ranked 431st).
