Winter Haven and Dr. Phillips are an even 3-3 against one another since November of 2014, but not for long. Having just played yesterday, the Winter Haven Blue Devils will jump right back in to play the Dr. Phillips Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Winter Haven will be looking to extend their current 18-game winning streak.
Winter Haven is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Ocoee 65-41. The Blue Devils have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Serenity Hardy
| 03/07/25 vs Ocoee | 28 |
| 01/18/25 vs St. Thomas Aquinas | 27 |
| 01/04/25 vs Link Academy | 27 |
| 11/19/24 vs Cardinal Mooney | 27 |
| 01/17/25 vs Miami Country Day | 24 |
It was another big night for Serenity Hardy, who went 6-for-10 from beyond the arc en route to 28 points and three steals. Those 28 points gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Quin'Nya Gray De Sanders, who shot 62% from the field on her way to 16 points and four steals.
Winter Haven smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Dr. Phillips faced Doral Academy in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Dr. Phillips enjoyed a cozy 72-54 victory over Doral Academy. Winning may never get old, but the Panthers sure are getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
Winter Haven's record is now 26-2. As for Dr. Phillips, their record is now 20-9.
Winter Haven couldn't quite finish off Dr. Phillips in their previous matchup back in March of 2024 and fell 65-62. Can Winter Haven avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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