East River typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Timber Creek proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the East River Falcons by a score of 55-45. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Wolves' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Falcons are ranked 93rd).
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Timber Creek's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dontae Verderber, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 14 rebounds. What's more, Verderber also racked up two blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Badr Kazma was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 14 points and nine boards.
The victory snapped Timber Creek's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-10 record. As for East River, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-6.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Timber Creek and Hagerty will meet in a dog eat dog contest at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Hagerty will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Timber Creek surely won't give up without a fight. As for East River, they will face off against Wekiva at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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