After flying high against Anclote last Thursday, Fivay came back down to earth. The Fivay Falcons fell to the Gulf Buccaneers 42-37. The Falcons have struggled against the Buccaneers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
| 12/17/24 vs Gulf | 6 |
| 12/18/23 vs Central | 6 |
| 12/08/23 @ Classical Prep | 5 |
| 12/14/23 @ Wiregrass Ranch | 4 |
| 12/27/23 vs Plant City | 4 |
When it comes to explaining why Fivay lost on Tuesday, don't look at Kaziah Merritt. Despite the final result, she posted 11 points along with six rebounds and six steals. That's the most steals Merritt has posted since back in December of 2023. Jaslene Medina was another key player, putting up 13 points and eight steals.
Even though they lost, Fivay smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Fivay's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Gulf, their record now sits at an identical 5-3.
Fivay will head out to challenge Wesley Chapel at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Gulf, they will welcome Wiregrass Ranch at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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