Basketball Recap: Piper Comes Up Short
By Team Reports
Dec 6, 2024, 6:54am
Basketball Recap: Piper Bengals vs. Taravella Trojans
Piper won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Thursday. They were beaten by the Taravella Trojans 58-26. The matchup marked the Bengals' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Taravella's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nick Florea, who went 5 for 12 en route to 15 points plus five assists and three steals. Florea is crushing it when it comes to steals: he's grabbed at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Brandon Pitts, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Piper's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Taravella, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Piper will face off against Coconut Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Taravella, they will challenge Everglades at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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