Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, the Union Local Jets couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Purple Riders by a score of 60-58. Union Local's loss signaled the end of their nine-game winning streak.
Union Local's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gannon Kerns, who scored nine points along with eight rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Billy Schumacher, who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds.
Union Local's defeat dropped their record down to 20-5. As for Martins Ferry, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-8.
Union Local does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Martins Ferry, they will head out on the road to square off against Malvern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Malvern's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 13 contests.
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