Springstead is a perfect 10-0 against Crystal River since December of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Sunday. The two teams will face off at 11:00 a.m. without much rest, having both just played. Springstead comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
It was a Battle of the Birds when Springstead challenged Hillsdale on Saturday. The Eagles lost 75-52 to the Falcons.
TJ Waite
| 12/27/25 vs Hillsdale | 73% |
| 12/23/25 vs Mitchell | 73% |
| 12/22/25 vs Osceola | 60% |
| 12/21/25 vs Osceola | 67% |
Springstead's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Orlando Feliberty, who shot 56% from the field on his way to 24 points and seven assists, and TJ Waite, who went 8-for-11 en route to 16 points and six boards. Waite is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 60% in the last four games he's played. Nathaneal Santiago also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Meanwhile, Crystal River came up short against Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate on Saturday and fell 70-61. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Pirates came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 275th, while the Phoenix are ranked 577th).
Crystal River now has a losing record of 5-6. As for Springstead, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-13.
Springstead got the 'W' in their previous meeting back in January against Crystal River by a conclusive 64-43 score. Do the Eagles have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Pirates turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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