Boys basketball: Tampa Bay area report — Dec. 5, 2023

Take a look back at the scores and top performers from Monday, then look ahead to five games to watch, along with the county schedules. 

Monday’s county scoreboards

Hernando County

Hernando Christian 59, Bishop McLaughlin 55

Prime time performers

Carson Hedick, Hernando Christian: Ended up with 13 points in a win over Bishop McLaughlin. 

Jaden Montzka, Hernando Christian: Scored a team-high 22 points in a win over Bishop McLaughlin. 

Caydon Williams, Hernando Christian: Finished with 13 points in a win over Bishop McLaughlin. 

Hillsborough County

Brooks DeBartolo 85, Lakeside Christian 77 (2 OT)

Carrollwood Day 75, Bayshore Christian 55

Wiregrass Ranch 78, Freedom 70

Pasco County

Hernando Christian 59, Bishop McLaughlin 55

Lakeland Christian 78, Academy at the Lakes 43

Hudson 51, Pasco 42

Wiregrass Ranch 78, Freedom 70

Prime time performers

Sydney Allan, Pasco: Scored a team-high 13 points in a loss to Hudson. 

Preston Linville, Wiregrass Ranch: Recorded 17 points, five rebounds and three assists in a win over Freedom. 

KJ Smith, Wiregrass Ranch: Finished with 26 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals in a win over Freedom. 

Kyden Wiley, Wiregrass Ranch: Had a double-double (12 points, 10 rebounds) in a win over Freedom. 

Pinellas County

Brooks DeBartolo 85, Lakeside Christian 77 (2 OT)

Shorecrest 55, Canterbury 31

Northeast 57, Countryside 54

Lakewood 80, Hollins 72

Osceola 71, Keswick Christian 55

Prime time performers

Jabari Adams, Lakeside Christian: Ended up with 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in a double overtime loss to Brooks DeBartolo. 

Jamaries Conyers, Northeast: Had 10 points in a win over Countryside. 

Nijuan Harris, Lakeside Christian: Led the Lions with 29 points, 11 rebounds, five assists and four steals in a double overtime loss to Brooks DeBartolo. 

Luis Ruiz, Northeast: Scored a team-high 19 points in a win over Countryside. 

What to watch tonight

Durant (4-1) at Bloomingdale (3-1), 6

Since losing their opener by a point to Bradenton Christian, the Cougars have won four straight games, the last two by 14 or more points. The host Bulls, meanwhile, are trying to rebound after a loss to Plant City ended their perfect start. 

Leto (3-2) at Plant (2-1), 6

The Falcons bounced back from an 0-2 start, winning three straight games. The host Panthers fell from the unbeaten ranks with a loss to Blake. 

Indian Rocks Christian (2-0) at Admiral Farragut (2-0), 7:30

A pivotal private school matchup between a pair of unbeaten teams. The Golden Eagles have won each of their first two games by double digits. This marks the third straight game against a Pinellas County private school foe for the Blue Jackets. 

Gibbs (1-1) at Seminole (2-1), 8

This is a rematch from last year’s opener that the the Gladiators won 45-43 en route to advancing to the Class 4A state semifinals for the second straight season. 

St. Petersburg (3-2) at Boca Ciega (4-2), 8

The host Pirates are off to a solid start under first-year coach Marquel Cason. Tonight, Boca Ciega has one of its biggest tests against a city opponent with a matchup against the defending Class 5A state semifinalist Green Devils. 

Tonight’s county schedules

Hernando County

Hernando Christian at Meadowbrook Academy, 6

Nature Coast at Springstead, 7:30

Citrus at Weeki Wachee, 7:30

Central at Hernando, 7:30

Hillsborough County

Winthrop College Prep at IMG Gray, 5

Durant at Bloomingdale, 6

Plant City at Riverview, 6:30

Freedom at Tampa Bay Tech, 6:30

Northside Christian at Cambridge Christian, 6:30

Leto at Plant, 6:30

Jefferson at Robinson, 6:30

East Bay at Brandon, 6:30

Foundation Christian at Universal Academy, 6:30

King at Middleton, 6:30

Chamberlain at Wharton, 6:30

Newsome at Spoto, 6:30

Gaither at Sickles, 6:30

Blake at Steinbrenner, 6:30

Lennard at Steinbrenner, 6:30

Hillsborough at Strawberry Crest, 6:30

Land O’ Lakes at Jesuit, 7

Bayshore Christian at Berkeley Prep, 7

Lakeside Christian at North Tampa Christian, 7

Seffner Christian at Bell Creek Academy, 7:30

Lakeland Santa Fe Catholic at Tampa SLAM, 7:30

Tampa Prep at Dunedin, 7:45

Pasco County

Palm Harbor University at Sunlake, 6:30

Land O’ Lakes at Jesuit, 7

Excel Christian Academy at River Ridge, 7:30

Cypress Creek at Zephyrhills Christian, 7:30

American Youth Academy at Academy at the Lakes, 7:30

IMG Gray at Wesley Chapel, 7:30

Calvary Christian at Tampa Catholic, 7:30

Mitchell at Fivay, 7:30

Pinellas County

Palm Harbor University at Sunlake, 6:30

Northside Christian at Cambridge Christian, 6:30

Keswick Christian at American Collegiate, 6:30

Lakeside Christian at North Tampa Christian, 7

Indian Rocks Christian at Admiral Farragut, 7:30

Calvary Christian at Tampa Catholic, 7:30

St. Petersburg Catholic at Clearwater Central Catholic, 7:30

Tarpon Springs at East Lake, 7:45

Tampa Prep at Dunedin, 7:45

Gibbs at Seminole, 8

Pinellas Park at Hollins, 8

St. Petersburg at Boca Ciega, 8