Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Hailey Johnson and Tula Diamantaras Lead Tarpon Springs to Victory

Tarpon Springs had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They managed a 26-21 victory over the Pasco Pirates on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 44-29 last Wednesday.

Tarpon Springs was led to victory by Tula Diamantaras and Hailey Johnson. Diamantaras posted six points and ten boards, while Johnson put up seven points and 11 rebounds.

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26-21 W

Tarpon Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.

Tarpon Springs' win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-10. As for Pasco, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-14.

Tarpon Springs and Pasco could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Tarpon Springs (ranked 615th) will meet Clearwater (ranked 123rd) at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Tarpon Springs is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. Meanwhile, Pasco will take on Sunlake at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday down 512 places (661 vs. 149).