Destin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. 2025 welcomed they with a 73-49 loss courtesy of the Hilliard Red Flashes. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Sharks have suffered since December 27, 2023.
Several Sharks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Evan Brooks, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 10 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Trace Williams, who posted nine points and three steals.
Hilliard's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ta'Veon Dunbar led the charge by going 10 of 14 on his way to 26 points. King McMillan was another key player, going 7 of 9 on his way to 17 points along with five boards and three steals.
Destin's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Hilliard, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Destin didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 59-48 win against Interlachen on the 3rd. As for Hilliard, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 70-43 victory against Palatka on the 3rd.
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