Basketball Recap: Pinellas Park Starts Season with Loss at Home + How To Watch

Pinellas Park unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were outmatched by the Northeast Vikings and fell 69-41. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.

Pinellas Park's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Teaveon Weathers, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Nikiez Surls was another key player, putting up ten points and three steals.

Jaiel Soto was a one-man wrecking crew For Northeast. as he shot 45% from the field to rack up 14 points in addition to 14 boards and 13 steals. Another player making a difference was Damon Vines, who almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 15 rebounds.

Pinellas Park didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 70-29 loss against Boca Ciega on the 20th. As for Northeast, they have also already played their next matchup, a 62-46 victory against Indian Rocks Christian on the 20th.