East Columbus had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They took their matchup on Tuesday with ease, bagging a 79-26 win over the Thomas Academy Eagles. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Gators as it put an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Leading East Columbus to victory were Jaden Troy and Adrion Jenrette. Troy had 13 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals, while Jenrette posted 12 points along with five steals. Tyron Keaton was another key player, earning 12 points.
This is the second loss in a row for Thomas Academy and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
East Columbus won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against West Bladen at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Thomas Academy, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on LifeSpring Academy at 6:00 p.m. on December 5th.
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