Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Countryside couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They came up short against the Clearwater Tornadoes on Saturday, falling 57-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cougars have suffered since December 5, 2024.
Countryside lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Samantha Fernandez, who posted three points and nine rebounds. Alyssa Wright was another key player, putting up 13 points and five boards.
Among those leading the charge was Taina Sturdivant, who put up 17 points. Another player making a difference was Peyton Flournoy, who scored 12 points.
Countryside's defeat dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Clearwater, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-9.
Countryside has already played their next matchup, a 67-40 loss against St. Petersburg on the 13th. As for Clearwater, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 59-14 win against North Fort Myers on the 13th.
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