Springstead was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 66-49 bruising from the River Ridge Royal Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Eagles of the 73-71 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
Springstead's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Cordero, who shot 56% from the field to rack up 14 points. Another player making a difference was TJ Waite, who almost dropped a double-double with ten points and nine rebounds.
Springstead's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for River Ridge, they pushed their record up to 3-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Springstead and River Ridge will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Eagles will face off against rival Lecanto at 7:30 p.m. on December 3. Meanwhile, River Ridge is set to challenge their familiar foe Cypress Creek at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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