West Columbus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 37-31 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pender Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 57-8 back in January.
West Columbus' loss came despite strong showings from Demya Powell and Iyana Lowery. Powell posted eight points in addition to 11 boards and three blocks, while Lowery had 13 points.
Vikings
| 02/11/25 vs Pender | 31-37 |
| 02/07/25 @ East Bladen | 8-59 |
| 02/04/25 vs Heide Trask | 23-47 |
| 02/03/25 @ East Columbus | 24-65 |
| 01/31/25 vs Whiteville | 18-45 |
| + 5 more games |
Even though they lost, West Columbus smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Pender to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nevasha Bonds, who earned 13 points. Solange Stewart was another key player, putting up ten points.
West Columbus' defeat dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Pender, their win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-11.
Coincidentally, West Columbus and Pender will both be playing Heide Trask the next time they take the court. West Columbus will head out to face Heide Trask at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, while Pender will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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