If Vanguard was riding high fresh off their 71-8 takedown of Lake Weir last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vanguard Knights took a blow against the Williston Red Devils on Friday, falling 63-28. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 238th, while the Red Devils are ranked 27th).
| 01/10/25 @ Williston | 2 |
| 01/08/25 vs Lake Weir | 2 |
| 12/20/24 vs West Port | 2 |
| 12/19/24 @ North Marion | 2 |
| 12/17/24 @ Eustis | 7 |
Sanaria Gunsby and Jerkiah Richardson certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Gunsby posted six points and nine boards, while Richardson had no points. Gunsby is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. Sylnya Roberson was another key player, putting up three points along with eight blocks and five boards.
Williston got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Taylor Powers out in front who went 5 of 9 on her way to 12 points and four steals. Jayla Coleman was another key player, posting seven points and four steals.
Vanguard's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Williston, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-2.
Vanguard will be taking part in a tournament against North Marion at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Williston, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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