Hernando hadn't done well against Central recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Hernando Leopards came out on top against the Central Bears by a score of 54-43. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-49 back in December of 2024.
It was another big night for Daniel Merizalde, who went 6 of 13 en route to 17 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Blake Williams, who posted 11 points and five boards.
Leopards
| 01/24/25 vs Central | 54-43 |
| 01/22/25 vs Hudson | 64-49 |
| 01/14/25 vs Crystal River | 67-53 |
Hernando's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-6. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Central, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hernando will head out to square off against Nature Coast Tech at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Central, they will venture away from home to face off against Citrus at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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