Tocoi Creek came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 38.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 68-46 margin over the Nease Panthers. Given the Toros' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 44th, while the Panthers are ranked 222nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Tocoi Creek's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Javares Rickerson, who went 7 for 13 to rack up 21 points and three steals. Those 21 points gave Rickerson a new career-high. Tyson Gilbert was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 16 points and nine boards.
Toros
| 01/31/25 vs Nease | 68-46 |
| 01/30/25 @ Beachside | 69-29 |
| 01/28/25 vs Crescent City | 72-32 |
| 01/27/25 @ St. Joseph Academy | 72-36 |
Tocoi Creek smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 16 consecutive games.
Nease's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jack Kuhl, who went 6 of 14 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Reid Foster, who posted nine points.
Tocoi Creek pushed their record up to 22-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.0 points over those games. As for Nease, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-15 record this season.
Tocoi Creek didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 68-58 victory against Matanzas on the 5th. As for Nease, they have also already played their next game, a 55-42 win against First Coast on the 3rd.
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