The Tarpon Springs Spongers basketball squad (Tarpon Springs, FL), was crushed 85-9 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Clearwater Tornadoes (Clearwater, FL)

With the victory, Clearwater advances its record to 11-7 on the year. The Tornadoes host Plant (Tampa, FL) to meet the Panthers in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 23. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 9-12. Plant won 57-23 in their recent non-league battle against Plant City (Plant City, FL)

The Spongers now own a 4-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Central for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 23.