Cypress Creek was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They lost 75-49 to the Tampa Prep Terrapins. While losing is never fun, the Coyotes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 458th, while the Terrapins are ranked 75th).
Jaden Saintelmy
| 01/21/25 @ Tampa Prep | 13 |
| 01/31/24 @ Weeki Wachee | 13 |
| 11/30/23 @ Wesley Chapel | 10 |
| 11/30/24 vs Tampa Bay Tech | 10 |
| 02/02/24 vs Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate | 9 |
Cypress Creek's loss came despite strong showings from Caleb Edmonds and Jaden Saintelmy. Edmonds went 7 of 12 en route to 16 points, while Saintelmy went 5 for 7 on his way to 13 points. That's the most points Saintelmy has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Micah Jarvis, who posted ten points.
It was another big night for J'London Bivens, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds for Tampa Prep. Bivens is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last five games he's played. Gavyn Shepard also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Cypress Creek's loss dropped their record down to 7-13. As for Tampa Prep, their win was their 14th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-1.
Cypress Creek wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 51-41 victory against Anclote on the 24th. Tampa Prep has also already played their next contest, a 63-43 win against East Bay on the 22nd.
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