Hernando had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 25 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 60-41 win over the Academy at the Lakes Wildcats. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 65-40 two weeks ago.
Hernando's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sam Jackson led the charge by going 5 of 8 on his way to 14 points and six rebounds. Michael Brown was another key player, going 6 for 10 on his way to 14 points in addition to six boards and three steals.
Leopards
| 01/03/25 vs Academy at the Lakes | 60-41 |
| 12/28/24 vs Spring Hill Christian Academy | 77-33 |
| 12/27/24 @ Bishop McLaughlin Catholic | 47-41 |
| 12/20/24 @ Academy at the Lakes | 65-40 |
Hernando smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 14 consecutive contests.
Hernando is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points per game. As for Academy at the Lakes, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hernando will take on Nature Coast Tech at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Academy at the Lakes, they will square off against Bishop McLaughlin Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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