Somerset Prep's six-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Winter Haven and snuck past 56-53. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Somerset Prep has posted yet this season.
Somerset Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isyss Mims, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. Jocelyn Gagnon was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
Several Blue Devils players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Serenity Hardy, who scored 24 points along with two steals. Hardy hasn't dropped below two steals for seven straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Victoria Hall, who scored five points along with eight blocks and six rebounds.
Somerset Prep's win bumped their record up to 14-6. As for Winter Haven, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-5.
Somerset Prep won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Southridge at 9:00 p.m. on January 13th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Southridge is ranked 31st, while Somerset Prep is ranked 23rd). Winter Haven won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Dillard at 6:00 p.m. on January 13th. Dillard is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
