The Pasco Pirates's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their third straight loss. They fell to Weeki Wachee 69-65. Pasco has not had much luck with Weeki Wachee recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Pasco lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Karson Mathis, who scored 14 points along with five rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Mathis has scored all season. Another player making a difference was TJ Gebru, who scored 13 points.
Weeki Wachee's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaac Priester, who scored nine points along with nine rebounds and six assists. Donnie Becude was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Pasco's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Weeki Wachee, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-14.
Pasco won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Tampa Prep at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Tampa Prep is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games. As for Weeki Wachee, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Hernando at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Florida (Hernando is ranked 544th, while Weeki Wachee is ranked 566th).
