The Hardee Wildcats's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight loss. The matchup between Hardee and Manatee wasn't particularly close, with Hardee falling 50-36. Hardee has struggled against Manatee recently, as their contest on Thursday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Hardee lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Danaelle Pierre, who scored ten points along with eight rebounds and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Pierre has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Tylia Graham, who scored 11 points along with five steals.
Hardee has not been sharp recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-13 record this season. As for Manatee, they pushed their record up to 11-7 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Hardee won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Fort Meade at 6:30 p.m. on January 26th. Fort Meade is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games. As for Manatee, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Seminole at 7:00 p.m. on January 29th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Seminole is ranked 376th, while Manatee is ranked 363rd).
