West Columbus hasn't had much luck against East Columbus recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The West Columbus Vikings are taking a road trip to face off against the East Columbus Gators at 5:00 p.m.
West Columbus is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game on Friday. They were outmatched by East Columbus and fell 63-14. The Vikings were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-7.
West Columbus better keep an eye on Malia Graham. She was instrumental in East Columbus' win, dropping a double-double with 28 points and 14 boards. Graham is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last 14 games she's played. Malayah Hines was another key player, putting up 12 points in addition to seven assists and three steals.
East Columbus smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 47 consecutive games dating back to last season.
East Columbus is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 34.5 points. As for West Columbus, their loss dropped their record down to 2-17.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: West Columbus has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29.4 rebounds per game. However, it's not like East Columbus struggles in that department as they've been averaging 31.8 boards. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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