After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Community Leadership Academy, Wakulla was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They skirted past the Franklin County Seahawks 68-66. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the War Eagles have posted against the Seahawks since February 6, 2018.
Wakulla got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Zavion Carnline out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine boards. Carnline continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Ryheem Moore was another key player, as he made all 7 shots he took to post 18 points.
Despite the loss, Franklin County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Sadiq Jones dropped a double-double on 25 points and 11 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jones has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ja'Michael Miller, who posted eight points along with 13 boards and three steals.
With the victory, Wakulla broke their five-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-11. As for Franklin County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-6 record this season.
Wakulla wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 61-25 defeat against North Florida Christian on the 17th. Franklin County has also already played their next game, a 70-60 win against North Bay Haven Academy on the 17th.
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