After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bethlehem, Poplar Springs was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They came out on top against the Wewahitchka Gators by a score of 40-28.
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Poplar Springs' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Reese Mattox, who posted nine points. The dominant performance gave Mattox a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trinity Sasser, who put up seven points along with five rebounds and four steals.
Poplar Springs smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Poplar Springs' win ended an 18-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-15. As for Wewahitchka, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Poplar Springs wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-16 defeat against Paxton on the 14th. Wewahitchka has also already played their next match, a 60-17 loss against Blountstown on the 14th.
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