It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Meadowbrook Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They walked away with a 65-56 win over the Hernando Leopards. The score was all tied up 24-24 at the break, but the Mustangs were the better team in the second half.
Graidy Hughes
| 12/09/25 vs Hernando | 7 |
| 11/25/25 @ Redeemer Christian | 6 |
| 12/04/25 @ Aucilla Christian | 5 |
| 12/05/25 @ Temple Christian Academy | 3 |
| 12/02/25 @ Calvary Christian Academy | 3 |
| + 1 more games |
Leading Meadowbrook Academy to victory were Graidy Hughes and Gaige Daugherty. Hughes shot 50% from the field en route to 24 points along with eight boards and seven steals, while Daugherty dropped a double-double with 23 points and ten rebounds. Hughes is becoming a predictor of the Mustangs' success: when he posts at least five steals the team is undefeated (and 1-4 when he doesn't). Dillon O'Brien also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Meadowbrook Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Hernando lost, don't look at Blake Williams. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Joseph Rivera, who posted nine points and eight assists.
The victory got Meadowbrook Academy back to even at 4-4. As for Hernando, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Meadowbrook Academy will host Trinity Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hernando, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against River Ridge at 6:00 p.m.
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