Fort Walton Beach hadn't done well against Pensacola recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Fort Walton Beach Vikings blew past the Pensacola Tigers 64-24. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for the Vikings this season.
Pensacola's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sharonne Davis, who posted six points. Davis is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Jamarcuz Fountain was another key player, putting up six points and six assists.
Fort Walton Beach's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-8. As for Pensacola, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Fort Walton Beach will challenge Bay at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Fort Walton Beach has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Pensacola, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 65-47 loss against Gulf Breeze on the 10th.
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