Game of the Week: Forest boys set to host City of Life Christian on Friday
Forest fans cheer for their team as they play Fletcher during a playoff basketball game at Forest High School in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Forest won the game 63-50. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.
Forest fans cheer for their team as they play Fletcher during a playoff basketball game at Forest High School in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. Forest won the game 63-50. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2021.
Forest head coach Mike Hoffmann stressed his team’s need to correct some mistakes to compete at a high level.
“We have some things we need to clean up for us to be successful,” Hoffmann said. “I am excited to watch our guys execute and make sure those things are improved.”
City of Life, undefeated at 3-0 on the young season, touts a front line that stands 6’ 6”, 6’ 5”, and 6’ 5”.
How will the Forest post players handle the size of the Warriors?
“We’ve been focusing on getting to guys and boxing out,” Hoffmann said. “We will see if that work has paid off.”
Forest comes into the match-up at 3-2, with close losses to West Port on the road and a one-point loss to Lake Howell in the Wildwood Hoopsgiving Classic.
The Wildcats are led by sophomore guard Xzavion McCoy, who is averaging 9.8 points and 6.8 assists per game.
Also starring for Forest is senior guard Mason Mascaro, who is logging 8.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.
The game is set to tip-off from the Forest High School gym at 7:30 p.m.
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