Sneads was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 57-39 bruising from the Blountstown Tigers. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mekhi Mcleod, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Lawrence, who had nine points.
Blountstown was led to victory by Curtis Ellis and Cyion Smith. Ellis went 7 of 14 on his way to 20 points along with five rebounds and three steals, while Smith almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Smith has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last seven times he's played. Terrell Williams was another key player, putting up eight points.
Sneads' defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Blountstown, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
Sneads will be playing in front of their home fans against Paxton at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Blountstown, they will face off against FAMU DRS at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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