East Canton has no trouble against Newcomerstown

By Team Reports Jan 4, 2024, 9:59am

Recap: East Canton Hornets vs. Newcomerstown Trojans

The East Canton Hornets won the last time they faced the Newcomerstown Trojans, and things went their way on Wednesday too. East Canton took down Newcomerstown 48-30. That 48-30 margin sets a new team best for East Canton this season.

East Canton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Audrey Wade, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and eight steals. Those eight steals set a new season-high mark for her. The team also got some help courtesy of Ella Carter, who scored six points along with 12 rebounds and four blocks.

East Canton's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Newcomerstown, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-9.

East Canton will head out on the road to face off against Malvern at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Ohio (Malvern is ranked 673rd, while East Canton is ranked 665th). As for Newcomerstown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Buckeye Trail at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.