Coach Purcell made an indelible impact as an educator and mentor to countless students and coaches. Please keep his wife, son, and family in your thoughts and prayers. We will share details regarding arrangements and opportunities to honor Max's memory as they become available.
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Coach Max Purcell at 6:20 this evening following a brief illness. Coach Purcell had a distinguished career coaching football & track, including time coaching at his alma mater, @EvanshsFootball and most recently at @WekivaFootball.
Mustang Family, we are saddened to share the loss of @WekivaAquatics Coach Markeith Williams, who passed this morning peacefully with his family by his side after a 15-month battle following a stroke. Our hearts are with Coach's family, team, and everyone touched by his life.
Wekiva (8-15) dominates Evans (6-15) in the FHSAA 6A District 5 Quarterfinal 59-17. Jakayla Johnson led with 14; Makayla Bell had 11. For Evans, Shelby Adrien had 6. Mustangs advance to East River Thursday at 7 for the semifinal. @osvarsity#VarsityScores
TONIGHT: The Mustangs host the Trojans in the first round of the postseason! Tickets $8 available via @GoFanHS and live stream exclusively on @NFHSNetwork. (Postseason media rights prohibit YouTube or other broadcasts.) FHSAA State Series only.
A big finish to Season 18 as @WekivaHoops (12-13) pulls away from @CCHSBearsBball (11-14) in the final minute for a 63-57 win! Jason Francillon led with 21; Alikai Creque and Elijah Torres had 15 each for @CCHSBears. Districts next week! @osvarsity#VarsityScores
A big 59-50 win over @ridge_bolts (9-13) on Senior Night as @WekivaHoops improves to 11-13 on a 7-2 streak. Juju Johnson & Jasen Francillon led the Mustangs w/14 each; Zack White had 15 & Eugene Daniels 14 for Ridge. WHS hosts @CCHSBearsBBall tomorrow. @osvarsity#VarsityScores
A strong second half gives @WekivaHoops (6-11) a 65-51 win over Tavares (8-8). Juju Johnson led the Mustangs with 14; Kenny Dieujuste added 12. For the Bulldogs, Kevin Daniels led with 17. @osvarsity#VarsityScores
A big second half for @HCHornetsSports (13-5) turns a 28-24 deficit into a 58-39 win over Wekiva (5-12). Delaware Morris led with 15; Terionce Jackson had 12. For the Mustangs, Makayla Bell and Senaya Asanya each had 10. @osvarsity#VarsityScores
A strong fourth quarter seals the 45-32 win for @OcoeeAthletics (11-1) over @WekivaGBB (3-9). Dakara Merthie led with 14 pts; Makayla Bell had 12 for Wekiva. @osvarsity#VarsityScores
FINAL: @BishopMoore_GBB (2-6) takes a 57-40 over Wekiva. Jaiden Petersen led three Hornets in double figures; Makayla Bell led all scorers on the Mustangs' side with 21. @osvarsity#VarsityScores
The Friday night victory goes to @WekivaHoops (2-3) with a 61-37 win over @WOHSathletics (2-6)! Louvens Saint Pierre led the Mustangs with 12; Juju Johnson had 8. For the Warriors, Naim Reyes had 9. @osvarsity#VarsityScores
In an overtime thriller, @OcoeeBball (2-5) takes a 54-51 victory over @Wekivahoops (1-3). Brendan Shaw led the Knights with 16. Louvens Saint Pierre had 14 for Wekiva. Up next: Wekiva hosts West Orange Friday at 7! @osvarsity#VarsityScores