The Springfield Blue Devils lost a heartbreaker to the Anthony Wayne Generals when they met back in December of 2022, and they left with a heavy heart again on Friday. Springfield lost to Anthony Wayne at home by a decisive 56-41 margin. While losing is never fun, Springfield can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 496th, while Anthony Wayne is ranked 151st).
Springfield's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kai Taylor, who scored nine points along with two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Camren Whitmire, who scored eight points along with five rebounds.
Springfield has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which lines up perfectly with their 5-15 record this season. As for Anthony Wayne, the win got them back to even at 10-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springfield will face off against Napoleon at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Anthony Wayne, they will head out on the road to square off against Perrysburg at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Perrysburg is coming into the game with five straight wins at home, so Anthony Wayne is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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