Destin's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Interlachen Rams by a score of 59-48. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Sharks as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Destin found their leader in sophomore Calix McCune, who went 7 of 14 on his way to 20 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trace Williams, who posted nine points along with six steals and five boards.
Interlachen's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kemontae Nixon, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds. Nixon has been hot for a while, having posted ten or more boards the last nine times he's played. Raszir Phelps was another key player, going 6 of 11 on his way to 16 points.
Destin's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Interlachen, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-6.
Destin and Taylor County will face off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Destin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.3 points per game this season. As for Interlachen, they and Ocala Christian will face off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Interlachen also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averaged 59.2 points per game.
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