If the Crystal Springs Uplands Gryphons were feeling good off their 81-14 takedown of the Waldorf Mavericks last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Crystal Springs Uplands took a hard 61-43 fall against Priory on Friday. Crystal Springs Uplands has struggled against Priory recently, as their match on Friday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Crystal Springs Uplands still got an impressive performance from Vishal Garimella, who scored ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Diaz, who scored five points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Priory's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Balasz Nyikos led the charge by scoring 15 points. Noah Gallon was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Crystal Springs Uplands has been struggling recently, as they've lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Priory, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crystal Springs Uplands will take on Pinewood at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Priory, they will be playing at home against Menlo School at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Menlo School presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Priory in California (Menlo School is ranked 284th, while Priory is ranked 684th).
