Springstead had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. The game between the Eagles and the Clearwater Tornadoes didn't end well, with the Eagles falling 54-35. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Tornadoes recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Springstead's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was TJ Waite, who dropped a double-double with ten points and 16 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Sam Franco, who posted seven points.
Clearwater had a senior duo take command as Ariyel Tirado went 8-for-17 to rack up 24 points and three steals and Kris Foote almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyden Heniger, who scored seven points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Looking ahead, Springstead will head out on the road to challenge Hernando at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Clearwater, they will take on Sumner in a tournament on the 28th.
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