The Mount Olive Pirates had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They took down Mississippi School for the Deaf 58-39 on Wednesday. Mount Olive's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Mississippi School for the Deaf's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was DeSiare Ingram, who scored 19 points. Another player making a difference was Jarmariah Johnson, who scored 11 points.
Mount Olive's victory ended a seven-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-14. As for Mississippi School for the Deaf, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost nine of their last 11 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Mount Olive will head out on the road to challenge the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mississippi School for the Deaf is on a five-game streak of home losses, the Pirates a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. Mississippi School for the Deaf will take on the Pirates at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
