Weeki Wachee had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, they made off with a 72-71 win over the Citrus Hurricanes. This was a revenge game for the Hornets: when they faced off against the Hurricanes back in December of 2024, they had to take a 90-75 defeat.
Conner Boyle was nothing short of spectacular: he posted 23 points and seven boards. Those 23 points gave him a new career-high. Logan Beams was another key player, going 6 for 11 on his way to 14 points.
When it comes to explaining why Citrus lost on Friday, don't look at Ashton Jenkins. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 25 points and nine rebounds. Jenkins is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Walker Tyler, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds.
Hornets
| 01/24/25 @ Citrus | 72-71 |
| 01/23/25 vs Pasco | 72-75 |
| 01/21/25 vs Nature Coast Tech | 57-81 |
| 01/17/25 vs Springstead | 66-72 |
| 01/14/25 @ Central | 37-49 |
Weeki Wachee's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-19. As for Citrus, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-18.
Weeki Wachee has already played their next game, a 92-41 defeat against Lecanto on the 28th. As for Citrus, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 69-57 loss against Chiefland on the 25th.
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