Gulf lost to Cypress Creek back in December of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Gulf Buccaneers came out on top against the Cypress Creek Coyotes by a score of 51-40.
Despite the loss, Cypress Creek had strong showings from Deslynn Nickell, who posted 15 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals, and Ava Wyatt, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 20 boards. Nickell is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season.
Gulf is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Cypress Creek, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Gulf will face off against Angeline Academy of Innovation at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cypress Creek, they will venture away from home to challenge Sunlake at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Nickell and Cherity Powells.
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