New Spring Creek head boys’ basketball coach Raytrell Caldwell claps after his team made a good defensive play during a recent game. The Gators picked up their first win of the season Saturday. (Rudy Coggins|mountolivetribune.com)
GOLDSBORO — The wait is finally over.
Spring Creek presented new head boys’ basketball coach Raytrell Caldwell with his first victory Saturday morning — a 78-58 romp over Wayne Christian.
Brennan Chambers logged a double-double — 22 points and 13 rebounds. The junior forward converted 8 of 11 field goals and also blocked two shots.
Darius “DJ” Deal contributed 15 points, seven rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists. Jackson Rose knocked down 13 points, grabbed three rebounds and picked the Eagles for three steals.
Tristan Pate scratched for eight points.
Spring Creek shot 49 percent (23 of 47) from the floor and committed just 12 turnovers.
The Gators (1-2 overall) return home Thursday to face North Duplin. Tip-off is approximately 7:30 p.m. in “The Swamp.”
You may reach sports writer Rudy Coggins at prepswriter2@gmail.com or call/text 919-709-9257.
