Citrus had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it 12. They were dealt a 65-22 loss at the hands of the Tavares Bulldogs. The Hurricanes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2021.
Citrus' loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyson Fern, who posted four points along with six rebounds and six blocks. Gavin Fern was another key player, putting up three points.
As for Tavares, they now have a winning record of 3-2. That 43 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Josh Cooper was the offensive standout of the matchup as he went 7-for-10 to rack up 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Steven King, who put up six points in addition to seven boards and four steals.
Citrus has already played their next contest (against Central), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Tavares, they will be playing at home against Trinity Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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