First Coast proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 40) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 53-50 victory over the Westside Wolverines. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Buccaneers also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
First Coast's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nehemiah Echevarria, who went 6 for 14 on his way to 16 points. Echevarria is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Josiah Russum was another key player, putting up four points along with eight boards and eight steals.
Buccaneers
| 12/06/24 @ Westside | 53-50 |
| 12/03/24 vs Parker | 57-17 |
First Coast smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.
Despite the defeat, Westside saw an underclassman step up: freshman Chase Williams-Pierce posted 22 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bless Medley, who had nine points.
First Coast picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-4. As for Westside, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
First Coast didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 74-63 win against San Jose Prep on the 9th. As for Westside, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 55-49 loss against Orange Park on the 10th.
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