Florida High School Basketball - Mitchell nips Countryside
January 5, 2024: New Port Richey, FL 34655 Mitchell Mustangs (New Port Richey, FL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Countryside Cougars (Clearwater, FL), 60-53 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Mitchell upgrades its record to 8-4 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Gaither (Tampa, FL) to play the Cowboys in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The Cowboys go into the bout with a record of 5-6. Gaither won 43-23 in their recent non-league bout against Berkeley Prep (Tampa, FL)
Next up, the Cougars play the Tarpon Springs Spongers (Tarpon Springs, FL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Countryside will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Spongers go into the bout with a 0-9 record after their 62-18 non-league loss to Palm Harbor University (Palm Harbor, FL).