Celebration was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 50-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tohopekaliga Tigers. The Storm were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Tigers earlier this season, when they won 40-37.
Despite the loss, Celebration saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Edson Oliveira Da Silva dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Triston McNeal, who posted five points and five assists.
Celebration's defeat dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Tohopekaliga, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10.
Celebration has already played their next contest, a 50-48 loss against Poinciana on the 21st. As for Tohopekaliga, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 60-43 defeat against Faith Christian on the 20th.
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