You can't lose the match if you win every quarter, and that was precisely the North Callaway Thunderbirds's strategy against the Wellsville-Middletown Tigers on Monday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that North Callaway blew the Tigers out of the water with a 72-34 final score. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win North Callaway has managed all season.
North Callaway got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Clayton Moore out in front who dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. Moore also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Levi Drake, who scored 16 points along with five steals.
North Callaway's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Wellsville-Middletown, their loss dropped their record down to 2-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Callaway will square off against the Falcons at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Missouri (Fayette is ranked 513th, while the Thunderbirds are ranked 488th). As for Wellsville-Middletown, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Indians at 7:00 p.m. on January 30th. Elsberry will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
