East Columbus's game two weeks ago was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They couldn't have asked for a better start to 2025 than the 64-19 blowout they got against the South Columbus Stallions. The matchup was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 30-3.
Leading East Columbus to victory were Malia Graham and Malayah Hines. Graham dropped a double-double on 26 points and 14 rebounds, while Hines almost dropped a double-double on 23 points and nine assists. That makes it three consecutive games in which Graham has scored at least a third of East Columbus' points. Another player making a difference was Rylie Graham, who posted seven points and four steals.
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East Columbus smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 37 consecutive games dating back to last season.
When it comes to explaining why South Columbus lost, don't look at Riley Grice. Despite the final result, she earned eight points and three steals. Grice is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played.
East Columbus is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for South Columbus, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
East Columbus will be playing in front of their home fans against Whiteville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Columbus, they will venture away from home to square off against West Columbus at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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