The West Florida Jaguars's game on Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past Sunlake with points to spare, taking the game 65-50.
Leading West Florida to victory were Amani (AB) Bartholomew and Jakya Brewton. Bartholomew dropped a double-double on 16 points and 20 rebounds, while Brewton scored 26 points. The match was Bartholomew's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Shania Beeks was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with eight rebounds and four steals.
Despite the loss, Sunlake still got an impressive performance from Kaycie Hyde, who scored 26 points. Those 26 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was mackenzie medrano, who scored eight points.
West Florida's win bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Sunlake, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5.
West Florida won't have much time to rest: their next game is against The Villages Charter at 6:25 p.m. on December 30, 2023. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (The Villages Charter is ranked 200th, while West Florida is ranked 202nd). Sunlake won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Excel Christian Academy at 9:55 a.m. on December 30, 2023. Excel Christian Academy is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
