Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask West Columbus). They came out on top against the Union Spartans by a score of 40-33 on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
| 12/20/24 vs Union | 18 |
| 12/03/24 @ North Brunswick | 7 |
| 12/11/24 vs West Bladen | 4 |
| 12/12/24 @ South Columbus | 2 |
West Columbus found their leader in freshman Demya Powell, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 16 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Powell has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Iyana Lowery, who posted 13 points.
West Columbus smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
West Columbus' victory ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-5. As for Union, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Columbus will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Whiteville at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. West Columbus is facing Whiteville at the right time seeing as Whiteville is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. Union will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Clinton at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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