Mount Olive was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 18th straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 49-4 loss at the hands of the Leake County Gators. The matchup marked the Pirates' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Leake County was led to victory by Krysten Morgan and Daishone Turner. Morgan dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten boards, while Turner posted 15 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Turner has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 21 times she's played. Sy'Ariah Wraggs was another key player, putting up two points along with seven rebounds and six steals.
Mount Olive's defeat dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Leake County, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-12 record this season.
Mount Olive will venture away from home to take on Taylorsville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Taylorsville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Mount Olive surely won't give up without a fight. As for Leake County, they will be playing at home against Mississippi School for the Deaf at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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