TIGERS STAY UNBEATEN

NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio –The Springfield Tigers started and stayed hot all night long in their MVAC matchup against the Sebring McKinley Trojans. After just the first quarter of action, the Tigers were already ahead 23-8.

Of his 6 three-pointers on the night, Springfield’s RJ Smith had 5 of them come in the first half. In the second half, it was Clay Medvec who led the way for the Tigers, totaling 10 second-half points.

Although it was a long night for the Trojans, senior Frankie Lozoya shined bright. Lozoya led the way with 23 points, 18 of those coming in the second half, making 2 three-pointers, and going a perfect 4 of 4 from the free-throw line. Despite Lozoya’s efforts, the Tigers would go on to win 75-57.

LEADING SCORERS:

Springfield

RJ Smith – 22 points

Clay Medvec – 20 points

Beau Brungard – 15 points

Sebring McKinley

Frankie Lozoya – 23 points

Connor Shepard – 8 points

Dylan Johnson – 8 points

UP NEXT:

Springfield – The Tigers (6-0), must travel to rival South Range High School, for a battle with the Raiders (0-5) on Tuesday.

Sebring – After falling to 0-4, the Trojans return home on Wednesday for a matchup with the Jackson Milton Blue Jays (2-2).

*Contributed by YSN’s Jamie Thomson