The Wekiva Mustangs will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against the Dr. Phillips Panthers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Wekiva has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Wekiva took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 63-35 victory over Horizon. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jasmine Pooler
| 12/02/25 vs Horizon | 67% |
| 11/25/25 vs North Tampa Christian Academy | 0% |
| 11/30/24 vs DME Academy | 100% |
Wekiva's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jasmine Pooler, who shot 55% from the field en route to 14 points and four steals. What's more, Pooler also posted a 67% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in November of 2024. Jakayla Johnson was another key player, going 6-for-10 on her way to 13 points and three steals.
Meanwhile, Dr. Phillips lost 55-35 to The Villages Charter on Friday.
Wekiva's victory was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 54.0 points this season. As for Dr. Phillips, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Wekiva was taken down by Dr. Phillips 63-12 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Can the Mustangs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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