After flying high against Mount View last Monday, Mingo Central came back down to earth. The Mingo Central Miners lost 59-39 to the Tug Valley Panthers on Wednesday. The Miners were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Mingo Central's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addie Smith, who posted 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of DaLaney Grimmett, who scored six points and six boards.
Tug Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bailee Hall led the charge by dropping a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds. What's more, Hall also racked up three blocks, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Browning, who went 9 for 16 on her way to 22 points.
Mingo Central's defeat dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Tug Valley, the win (which was their 14th in a row) raised their record to 18-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mingo Central will square off against Tolsia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mingo Central is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.1 points per game this season. As for Tug Valley, they will take on River View at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Tug Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven matchups.
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