Mason's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Johnson City Eagles by a score of 52-42. The win was some much needed relief for the Punchers as it spelled an end to their eight-game losing streak.
Despite the loss, Johnson City saw an underclassman step up: freshman Jadyn Jenkins went 9 for 20 on his way to 26 points and three steals. The dominant performance gave Jenkins a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Collin Corpus, who posted seven points and three steals.
Mason's victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-10. As for Johnson City, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-9 record this season.
Mason will be playing in front of their home fans against Center Point at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Mason is facing Center Point at the right time seeing as Center Point is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Johnson City, they will venture away from home to challenge Goldthwaite at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Goldthwaite will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Johnson City surely won't give up without a fight.
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