Columbus Academy suffered their biggest loss since February 12, 2024 on Saturday. They were beaten by the Whitehall-Yearling Rams 62-33. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Vikings have suffered against the Rams since January 28, 2020.
Despite the loss, Columbus Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Lianna Lopez dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards.
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Even though they lost, Columbus Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Whitehall-Yearling to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kyeona Myers, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds. Myers is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Kaliyah Hodge also deserves some recognition as she scored her first points of the season.
Columbus Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Whitehall-Yearling, they pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Columbus School for Girls the next time they take the court. Columbus Academy will host Columbus School for Girls at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Whitehall-Yearling will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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