Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Winter Springs couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 52-31 to the Lake Howell Silverhawks on Saturday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Bears have suffered since December 20, 2024.

Summer Mason
02/08/25 vs Lake Howell | 3 |
02/06/25 vs Mainland | 6 |
01/30/25 vs Osceola | 4 |
01/28/25 @ Windermere | 9 |
01/24/25 vs University | 5 |
01/23/25 vs Lake Brantley | 4 |
Winter Springs lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Summer Mason, who posted six points and three steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Heaven Sims, who scored 11 points and six rebounds.
Lake Howell's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Christiana Glover, who earned 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mazaiah Marc, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 13 boards.
Winter Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Lake Howell, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 21-6.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Winter Springs will take on Tocoi Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tocoi Creek will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Winter Springs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lake Howell, they will square off against Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lake Howell is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.2 points per game this season.
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