Basketball Recap: Boca Ciega Pirates vs. Pinellas Park Patriots
The Boca Ciega Pirates had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past Pinellas Park, posting a 76-30 win at home. That looming 76-30 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Boca Ciega yet this season.
Jordan Naylor was his usual excellent self, dropping a triple-double on 25 points, ten rebounds, and ten steals. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Hunter Dyer was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sayla Thach, who scored five points along with ten rebounds and two steals. Thach hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Javien Floyd, who scored seven points along with five rebounds.
Boca Ciega's win bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Pinellas Park, their defeat was their 18th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-17.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Boca Ciega won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Cougars at 7:45 p.m. on January 26th. One thing working in Countryside's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matches. As for Pinellas Park, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against the Warriors at 8:00 p.m. on January 26th. Osceola is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 52.3 points per game this season.
