Union Local picks up eighth straight win at home

By Team Reports Mar 2, 2024, 7:13pm

Recap: Union Local Jets vs. Garaway Pirates

The Union Local Jets had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.1 points), and they went ahead and made it nine on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Garaway 52-49. Despite the win, that was the fewest points Union Local has scored all season.

Union Local got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Alex Moore out in front who scored 19 points along with six rebounds and two blocks. Moore hasn't dropped below 18 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Easton Ditzler, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.

Union Local pushed their record up to 20-4 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Garaway, their loss dropped their record down to 13-9.

Union Local will square off against Martins Ferry at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Martins Ferry's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last five matchups. Garaway does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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