Countryside took care of business in their home opener on Monday. They walked away with a 70-63 win over the Boca Ciega Pirates. That's more bragging rights for the Cougars, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Countryside got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Carter Padags out in front who went 8 for 16 en route to 26 points plus six rebounds and five assists. That's the most assists Padags has posted since back in December of 2023. Corey Perlin was another key player, going 9 for 18 en route to 26 points plus five rebounds and three steals.
Several Pirates players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Keena Taylor, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jelani Nix Jr, who had 11 points.
Having lost for the first time this season, Boca Ciega fell to 2-1.
Countryside has already played their next match, a 45-40 win against Alonso on the 26th. As for Boca Ciega, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 60-46 victory against Springstead on the 26th.
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