Hernando's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They took down the Weeki Wachee Hornets 61-46. The score was all tied up 24-24 at the break, but the Leopards were the better team in the second half.
Hernando got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Idris Abdul out in front who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Williams, who earned 11 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Hernando was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Weeki Wachee only racked up six.
Weeki Wachee's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Logan White, who scored nine points in addition to eight rebounds. Donnie Becude was another key player, earning 12 points along with seven rebounds.
The win got Hernando back to even at 1-1. As for Weeki Wachee, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Hernando has already played their next game, a 52-37 victory against Mulberry on the 23rd. As for Weeki Wachee, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Springstead at 7:30 p.m. on December 3rd.
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