Basketball Game Preview: Clearwater Tornadoes vs. Carrollwood Day Patriots

The Clearwater Tornadoes will square off against the Carrollwood Day Patriots at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

On Thursday, Clearwater was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 68-62 to Seminole. The defeat continues a trend for the Tornadoes in their matchups with the Warhawks: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Carrollwood Day ended up a good deal behind Berkeley Prep on Thursday and lost 55-40. The contest marked the Patriots' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Clearwater's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Carrollwood Day, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-8.