It was a good run, but the Malden Green Wave unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They were outmatched by New Madrid County Central on the road and fell 86-56. Malden has struggled against New Madrid County Central recently, as their match on Saturday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
New Madrid County Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jadis Jones, who scored 25 points along with seven assists and seven rebounds. Jones hasn't dropped below 15 points for 15 straight games. Another player making a difference was BJ Williamson, who scored 25 points along with three steals.
Malden's loss dropped their record down to 21-6. As for New Madrid County Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 24-3.
Malden does not have any more games scheduled as of now. New Madrid County Central is on the road again on Tuesday and plays Charleston at 7:00 p.m. on February 27th. Charleston has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 466 points over their last seven matchups.
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