City of Tampa Championship Round 1 coverage

Durant and Strawberry Crest had a thrilling divisional matchup, showcasing a fierce rivalry. The game was a true back-and-forth battle between the top players of both teams. Sosa nearly achieved a triple-double, contributing significantly with points, assists, and rebounds. [player_tooltip player_id='3246477' first='Nathan' last='Moore'] dominated the paint, amassing 23 points and 8 rebounds. The game was a nail-biter until the very end. [player_tooltip player_id='3246480' first='Hunter' last='Hall'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2294510' first='Jayson' last='Lewis'] continued their consistent performances, lighting up the scoreboard. Unfortunately for Crest, Durant was on a roll and sealed the victory for Durant with a final score of 68 to 65.     Tampa Prep and Riverview faced off in a close game early on. However, Tampa Prep proved to be too formidable for the Sharks. Jackson Lamarre was dropping dimes effortlessly, while [player_tooltip player_id='2415597' first='Kaii' last='Levy'] was grabbing every board possible. Tampa Prep dominated the game, securing a final score of 66-43 in a blowout victory.     Lewis, the anchor of the Crest team, had an outstanding performance. He scored 15 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and 5 steals. As a junior guard, he's a formidable presence on defense, effortlessly jumping the passing lanes. When the ball in his hands, he's a skilled scorer. He is capable of creating his own shot and getting the baskets he desires. Moreover, his athleticism contributed to him securing  7 rebounds to keep them in the game.      Niko accumulated an impressive 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists throughout the game. His leadership and composure were evident as he consistently led his team to victory. Sosa undoubtedly emerged as the standout performer in tonight's match up.      The junior guard was dribbling the ball effortlessly, demonstrating his exceptional skills. He achieved a team-high 5 assists, complementing his impressive double-digit points. His guard skills were simply overwhelming for Riverview, making it impossible for them to stop or even contain him. Despite the pressure, Prep maintained control throughout the entire game.      The Tampa prep big man demonstrated his dominance in the paint and showcasing why he was one of the best bigs in Tampa. He pulled down an impressive 18 boards and exerted his authority on both sides of the court. Additionally, he contributed 13 points to the team's victory, further solidifying his status as a formidable force in the paint.      The senior big man had an outstanding night, contributing 23 points and 8 rebounds. Moore, a crucial player for Durant. He made a significant impact and helped secure the win. Nathan cleaned up the boards and having his way in the paint.      Hall contributed 22 points and 6 assists in the game. He was consistently getting the shots he desired and kept Crest in the game until the very end. Hall's impressive mid-range shooting and attacking the hoop were evident throughout the game. Expect to see Hall's name on the stat sheets this season.

Durant and Strawberry Crest had a thrilling divisional matchup, showcasing a fierce rivalry. The game was a true back-and-forth battle between the top players of both teams. Sosa nearly achieved a triple-double, contributing significantly with points, assists, and rebounds. Nathan Moore Nathan Moore 6'8" | C/PF Durant | 2026 FL dominated the paint, amassing 23 points and 8 rebounds. The game was a nail-biter until the very end. Hunter Hall Hunter Hall 6'0" | CG Strawberry Crest | 2026 FL and Jayson Lewis Jayson Lewis 5'10" | PG Strawberry Crest | 2027 FL continued their consistent performances, lighting up the scoreboard. Unfortunately for Crest, Durant was on a roll and sealed the victory for Durant with a final score of 68 to 65.