Williston boys too much for Belleview, win going away 69-26

Williston’s Ed Wesley (1) shoots for two over Belleview’s Zaekwon Studivant (1) during a basketball game at Belleview High School in Belleview, Fla. on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette] 2022.

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Posted January 11, 2022 | By Joel Bronson

joel@ocalagazette.com

The Williston boys’ basketball team came out in a suffocating full court press that stymied Belleview for much of the night, as the Rattlers lost their home contest against the visiting Red Devils 69-26 on Tuesday night.

Williston took the lead early and never let up, pressing the Rattlers into turnovers and easy transition buckets.

Red Devils sophomore guard Kyler Lamb and senior forward Tayelen Seabrook both scored a team-high 16 points in the win. Seabrook also led Williston in rebounds with eight.

JT Tipton, an 8^th grade guard, scored 11 points and had a game high six assists for the Red Devils.

Belleview head coach Jason Hasson was proud of his team and the recent adversity they have encountered.

“We have had a very difficult season that has kind of come to a head right now,” Hasson said. “We have four players out for the season with injuries and were missing two players who are out with COVID.”

Given those circumstances, I am really proud of the effort our team gave tonight,” Hasson added.

Belleview was led in scoring by junior Cori Johnson with eight points. Guard Angel Sosa led the Rattlers with five rebounds.

With the win, Williston moves to 9-6 on the season. The Red Devils will travel to Dixie County High School on Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.

Belleview falls to 4-11 on the season with the loss. Up next for the Rattlers is a home contest with in-county opponent Trinity Catholic. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.