After flying high against Matanzas last Saturday, Fernandina Beach came back down to earth. The Fernandina Beach Pirates took a 40-36 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fletcher Senators. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 419th, while the Senators are ranked 159th).
| 01/24/25 vs Fletcher | 9 |
| 01/18/25 vs Matanzas | 12 |
| 01/14/25 @ St. Augustine | 15 |
| 01/13/25 @ Hilliard | 10 |
| 01/10/25 @ Yulee | 11 |
Fernandina Beach's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Savina Wells, who almost dropped a double-double on 13 points and nine rebounds. Wells is crushing it when it comes to boards: she's pulled down at least eight every time she's taken the court this season. Julianna Miller was another key player, going 5 for 8 on her way to 11 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Among those leading the charge was Jasmine Cross, who went 6 of 14 en route to 15 points and five steals. That's the most steals she has posted since back in November of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristyona Harris, who posted eight points along with eight boards and three steals.
Fernandina Beach now has a losing record at 9-10. As for Fletcher, their record is now 15-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fernandina Beach will take on Hilliard at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hilliard will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Fernandina Beach surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fletcher, they will face off against Fleming Island at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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