With Central's effective field goal percentage at 100% and Hernando's at 41% on Wednesday, the final result was to be expected on Wednesday. The Bears were outmatched by the Leopards and fell 80-42. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Leopards this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 63-27 two weeks ago.
Central's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cassidy Zavrel, who posted nine points. Felicia Taylor was another key player, putting up seven points.
Hernando's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ayana Kincade led the charge by dropping a double-double with 28 points and ten boards. With that strong performance, Kincade is now averaging an impressive 15.5 points per game. Another player making a difference was Philisha Bennett, who went 9-for-20 en route to 22 points and five steals.
Central's loss dropped their record down to 7-14. As for Hernando, they pushed their record up to 16-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home.
Central has already played their next contest, a 51-22 win against Angeline Academy of Innovation on the 29th. As for Hernando, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 42-34 defeat against Weeki Wachee on the 30th.
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