Eustis has gone a perfect 10-0 against Mount Dora recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Panthers will look to defend their home court against the Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. Eustis is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last five games.
Last Thursday, Eustis sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 46-44 victory over The Master's Academy. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 95th, while the Eagles are ranked 223rd).
Dakeria Brown
| 01/29/26 vs The Master's Academy | 17 |
| 01/23/26 @ Leesburg | 28 |
| 01/22/26 vs Deltona | 15 |
| 01/20/26 vs Lake Weir | 26 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Eustis to victory, but perhaps none more so than Dakeria Brown, who posted 17 points along with eight rebounds and five steals. The contest was Brown's fourth in a row with at least 15 points. Chanel Mason was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Meanwhile, it can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mount Dora had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They strolled past the Bears with points to spare, taking the game 39-25.
Mount Dora's win came from a few key players that Eustis will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Skylar Colas, who put up 11 points in addition to six boards and three steals. Those 11 points gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Amelia Kate Walker, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 11 rebounds.
Mount Dora smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Eustis' win bumped their record up to 17-5. As for Mount Dora, their victory bumped their record up to 5-15.
Everything came up roses for Eustis against Mount Dora when the teams last played back in January of 2025, as the team secured a 50-12 win. In that game, the Panthers amassed a halftime lead of 40-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Wednesday.
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