Sickles hadn't done well against Clearwater recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Sickles Gryphons managed a 56-51 victory over the Clearwater Tornadoes. This was a revenge game for the Gryphons: when they faced off against the Tornadoes two weeks ago, they had to take a 71-54 loss.
Sickles' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ian Kyler, who went 6 for 15 on his way to 17 points. Kyler continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Ov Nicholson, who posted nine points and seven rebounds.
Several Tornadoes players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ari Tirado, who had 16 points and three steals. Kyden Heniger was another key player, putting up 11 points along with six boards and five assists.
Gryphons
| 01/11/25 vs Clearwater | 56-51 |
| 01/10/25 @ Robinson | 91-51 |
The win made it two in a row for Sickles and bumps their season record up to 11-8. As for Clearwater, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-5 record this season.
Sickles didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, an 85-60 victory against Leto on the 14th. Clearwater has also already played their next game, a 48-40 win against Countryside on the 14th.
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