The Zanesville Blue Devils's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their sixth straight defeat. They fell 60-48 to Wheeling Park. While losing is never fun, Zanesville can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 462nd in Ohio, while Wheeling Park is ranked 17th in West Virginia).
Zanesville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Drew Doyle, who scored 15 points along with two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Rashaud Hampton, who scored 13 points.
Even though they lost, Zanesville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Zanesville has been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Wheeling Park, they pushed their record up to 14-6 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zanesville's homestand continues as they prepare to take on Meadowbrook at 6:45 p.m. on February 23rd. Zanesville is facing Meadowbrook at the right time seeing as Meadowbrook is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Wheeling Park, they will be playing at home against Spring Mills at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Spring Mills will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something Wheeling Park surely won't give up without a fight.
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