The Chipley Tigers posted their biggest victory since December 1, 2023 on Thursday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Poplar Springs 54-24 at home. Given Chipley's advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 178th, while Poplar Springs is ranked 542nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Chipley found their leader in underclassman Sadayah Hogan, who scored 20 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Marlee Sullivan, who scored seven points along with ten rebounds.
Chipley's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-8. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.8 points per game. As for Poplar Springs, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chipley will take on Malone at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Poplar Springs, they will be playing at home against Rehobeth at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
