The Everton Tigers's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their third straight loss. The contest between Everton and Billings wasn't particularly close, with Everton falling 57-42. Everton has struggled against Billings recently, as their game on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the defeat, Everton saw an underclassman step up: Olivia Sartin dropped a double-double on 23 points and 12 rebounds. Sartin scored a full 54.8% of Everton's points, the fifth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzie Sartin, who scored 6 points.
Everton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Billings, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Everton will take on Dadeville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Dadeville is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Billings won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Pleasant Hope. Pleasant Hope's defense has only allowed 25.5 points per game this season, so Billings' offense will have their work cut out for Billings.
