Recap: East Marion Eagles vs. Salem Wildcats
The East Marion Eagles scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They claimed a resounding 60-25 win over Salem on the road. That looming 60-25 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for East Marion yet this season.
East Marion's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jakeria McCloud, who scored 12 points along with four steals. Another player making a difference was Natalee Dillon, who scored 13 points.
East Marion's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Salem, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-13.
East Marion will head out on the road to face off against Resurrection Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Salem, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Lumberton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lumberton presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Salem in Mississippi (Lumberton is ranked 143rd, while Salem is ranked 302nd).