Florida High School Basketball - Tocoi Creek ripped by Nease
January 27, 2023: Ponte Vedra, FL 32095
In Friday's non-league match, the host Nease Panthers basketball team scored a decisive 59-36 triumph over the Tocoi Creek Toros.
In their next game, the Panthers meet the Fletcher Senators (Neptune Beach, FL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 31. Nease will attempt to better on its 18-5 season record. The Senators enter the match with a 7-17 record after their 68-27 league loss to Nease (Ponte Vedra, FL).
With the defeat, Tocoi Creek moves to 17-8 on the year. The Toros travel to Beachside (St. Johns, FL) to meet the Barracudas in a non-league match on Monday, January 30. The Barracudas enter the match with a record of 16-5. Beachside lost 52-48 in their recent non-league match against St. Augustine (St. Augustine, FL)
Game Summary
In the opening quarter both teams traded baskets back and forth before Nease took the lead on a driving layup (10-9). The Lady Panthers continued their surge, scoring off a steal to end the quarter with the 14-10 advantage. Nease would not relinquish the lead the rest of the way.