Basketball Recap: Verbena Red Devils vs. Isabella Mustangs
Verbena had to endure a 15-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 59-52 win over the Isabella Mustangs on Tuesday. The Red Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Verbena was led to victory by Caleb Short and Kamari Ceasar. Short posted 18 points plus eight rebounds and six steals, while Ceasar almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. With that strong performance, Short is now averaging an impressive 2.8 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Austin Thomas, who earned eight points along with two steals.
Verbena's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Isabella, they are on a 23-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Verbena will challenge Fayetteville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Isabella has already played their next match (against Verbena), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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