Lake Weir was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 65-61 heartbreaker at the hands of the South Lake Eagles. The Hurricanes were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Eagles earlier this season, when they won 64-60.

Angel Henderson
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Loss or not, Lake Weir got some senior leadership from Antonio Jackson and Angel Henderson. Jackson went 5-for-11 to rack up 15 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals, while Henderson dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten boards. Those ten rebounds set a new season-high mark for Henderson. Devin Bauer also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Isaiah Pina had another great game (as he tends to do), dropping a double-double with 22 points and 12 boards for South Lake. Pina also grabbed three steals, which is notable because the Eagles are 3-1 when he posts at least three steals, but 8-9 otherwise. Dwayne Foreman III was another key player, putting up 16 points along with five assists and four steals.
Lake Weir's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for South Lake, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-10.
Lake Weir wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 67-52 loss against Columbia on the 24th. As for South Lake, they have also already played their next contest, a 66-59 win against Lakeland on the 23rd.
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