The North Pontotoc Vikings had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Bruce by a score of 69-60 on Thursday. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Bruce's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ashton Pierce, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Pierce hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Jay Cole Williams, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
North Pontotoc's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 9-18. As for Bruce, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost 11 of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-16 record this season.
North Pontotoc does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Bruce also has no future games currently scheduled.
