Wolfson hasn't had much luck against Fernandina Beach recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Wolfson Wolfpack will challenge the Fernandina Beach Pirates at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Thursday, Wolfson came up short against Sandalwood and fell 42-35. The Wolfpack have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wolfson's loss came about despite a quality game from Hannah Timmerman, who posted 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Persephone Colon, who had eight points.
Meanwhile, Fernandina Beach was just a bucket shy of victory on Saturday and fell 37-36 to Baker County. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 411th, while the Wildcats are ranked 181st).
Wolfson will have to keep a close watch on Amelia Winn and Savina Wells, a pair of players who had a big impact on Fernandina Beach's prior game. Winn went 5 of 9 en route to 10 points and seven rebounds, while Wells earned seven points along with eight boards and four blocks. Wells is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season.
Fernandina Beach has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-12 record this season. As for Wolfson, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7.
Things could have been worse for Wolfson, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 57-40 loss to Fernandina Beach in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Can Wolfson avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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