Erie had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Chatfield Chargers on Friday, falling 83-59. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Christopher Smith, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Garrett Owen, who went 7-for-13 on his way to 17 points and five boards.
Nolan Feddersen was nothing short of spectacular for Chatfield: he dropped a double-double with 22 points and ten rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Feddersen a new career-high in blocks (three). Another player making a difference was Carson Heath, who posted 11 points and eight boards.
Chatfield's win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Looking ahead, Erie will take on Highlands Ranch in a tournament on Wednesday. As for Chatfield, they will be taking part in a tournament against Legacy at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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