Crystal Springs Uplands was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were dealt an 88-44 loss at the hands of the Sacred Heart Prep Gators. While losing is never fun, the Gryphons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 824th, while the Gators are ranked 167th).
Despite the loss, Crystal Springs Uplands still got an impressive performance from Gavin Diaz, who went 6 of 13 en route to 16 points. Niam Namburi also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Sacred Heart Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Alex Straser out in front who went 6 for 9 on his way to 16 points. Another player making a difference was Damon Coakley, who went 6 of 8 en route to 17 points.
Crystal Springs Uplands' defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they pushed their record up to 8-5 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Crystal Springs Uplands has already played their next game, a 55-36 victory against Pinewood on the 24th. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 66-62 loss against King's Academy on the 24th.
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