Sebastian River hasn't had much luck against Heritage recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Sharks will challenge the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Sebastian River is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
On Monday, Sebastian River beat Jensen Beach 60-50. The Sharks pushed the score to 49-27 by the end of the third, a deficit the Falcons cut but never quite recovered from.
Sebastian River's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Eklessia Anderson, who shot 58% from the field en route to 17 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Avonti Jennings, who went 6-for-11 to rack up 15 points.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Heritage beat San Jose Prep 56-50 on Saturday.
Heritage's win came from a few key players Sebastian River will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Oda Tveiten, who shot 50% from the field on her way to 17 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Gabriela Buigues, who went 6-for-9 from beyond the arc en route to 20 points.
Sebastian River's record is now 3-0. As for Heritage, their record now sits at 2-3.
Wednesday's game is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Sebastian River has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 41.4% of their threes per game. However, it's not like Heritage struggles in that department as they've made 37.6% of their three-pointers this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Everything came up roses for Sebastian River against Heritage when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 55-28 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Sharks since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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