The Umatilla Bulldogs lost to the Crystal River Pirates at home by a 54-39 margin on Friday. The matchup marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Crystal River's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Victor Christmas, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Tyler Capozziello, who posted 14 points and four steals.
Umatilla's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Crystal River, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Umatilla will take on Meadowbrook Academy in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crystal River and Dunnellon will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Pirates will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 49.6 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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