Hernando extended their losing streak to nine on Sunday, dropping them down to 2-9. They were outmatched by the Gulf Buccaneers and fell 78-48. While losing is never fun, the Leopards can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 584th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 218th).
Several Leopards players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Blake Williams, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Michael Brown was another key player, shooting 83% from the field on his way to 13 points.
As for Gulf, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36.5 points.
Gulf's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Antwon Brown, who posted 12 points along with seven steals and six assists. Brown is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Victor Sowney, who went 5-for-12 en route to 16 points.
Hernando didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 56-29 loss against Atlantic Coast on the 29th. As for Gulf, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 63-60 defeat against Land O' Lakes on the 29th.
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