After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Moore Haven, Pahokee was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Clewiston Tigers by a score of 36-26. For the Blue Devils, this counts as revenge for the 64-63 win the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.
Among those leading the charge was Herbert Crawford, who scored six points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. Kanyon Burton was another key player, earning five points.
Clewiston's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Derrick Webber, who earned four points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Nehemiah Mulling, who scored eight points in addition to seven rebounds and two steals.
Pahokee's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1. As for Clewiston, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pahokee and Inlet Grove will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. One thing working in Inlet Grove's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches. As for Clewiston, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Glades Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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