SAND SPRINGS — The Sand Springs Sandite boys basketball team wrapped up the regular season with momentum and a statement win, knocking off the Stillwater Pioneers, 62-55 last week to finish 13-10 heading into the postseason.
Sand Springs set the tone early, jumping out to a 16-point first quarter and building a 37-point halftime total. By the end of the third quarter, the Sandites had pushed their scoring to 49 points, maintaining control throughout.
Teric Smith led the way offensively with 16 points, hitting five field goals and navigating foul trouble with three fouls. Kruz Smith added 12 points on six field goals and also finished with three fouls. Micah Betchan chipped in 10 points and battled inside despite picking up four fouls.
Grady Harris added 11 points, while Joe Farmer contributed six on three field goals. David Price finished with five points, and Giovanni Hill added two.
As a team, Sand Springs connected on 28 field goals and 14 free throws, showing efficiency and composure down the stretch.
Head Coach Eric Savage was pleased with how his team closed the regular season.
“We won our final regular season game and finished the season with a 13-10 record,” he said. “We begin Regional playoffs on Feb. 27th vs Muskogee at Putnam City North High School.”
With a winning record secured and confidence building, the Sandites now turn their focus to Muskogee in the Regional opener. If the balanced scoring and defensive discipline from the Stillwater win carry over, Sand Springs will be a tough out in postseason play.
Regional action tips off Feb. 27 at Putnam City North High School.