Largo lost against Countryside back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The match between the Largo Packers and the Countryside Cougars didn't end well, with the Largo Packers falling 63-44. While losing is never fun, the Packers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 530th, while the Cougars are ranked 148th).
When it comes to explaining why Largo lost, don't look at Avery Shaw. Despite the final result, he posted 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kellen Hukill, who put up seven points.
Countryside had a senior duo take command as Corey Perlin dropped a double-double on 31 points and 16 rebounds and Carter Padags had 17 points along with seven rebounds and five assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Perlin has scored all season. Bryce Meier was another key player, putting up five assists and three steals.
Largo's defeat was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-9. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.3 points per game. As for Countryside, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Largo will take on Clearwater in a holiday battle at at 7:45 p.m. on December 20th. Clearwater will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Largo surely won't give up without a fight. Countryside and Northeast will compete for holiday cheer at 7:45 p.m. on December 20th.
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