The Auburndale Bloodhounds suffered their biggest loss since December 14, 2023 on Thursday. They were outmatched by Winter Haven on the road and fell 72-40. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Auburndale in their matchups with Winter Haven: they've now lost six in a row.
Winter Haven's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamie Phillips jr, who scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and five assists. Phillips jr hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for four straight games. Isaac Celiscar was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with nine rebounds and four steals.
Auburndale's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Winter Haven, the victory was the 18th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-1.
Auburndale won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Tenoroc at 8:00 p.m. on January 19th. Tenoroc is hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses. As for Winter Haven, they will face off against Riviera Prep at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday. Riviera Prep is coming into the match hot, having won their last eight games.
