Amanda Elzy extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-10. They were beaten by the Greenwood Bulldogs 66-39. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 47-44 back in November.
When it comes to explaining why Amanda Elzy lost, don't look at Derek Parker. Despite the final result, he posted ten points. Another player making a difference was Ryan Collins, who put up nine points and five rebounds.
As for Greenwood, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Greenwood's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Frederrick Ford led the charge by dropping a double-double with 15 points and 11 boards. Jeremiah Kendrick was another key player, going 5-for-11 to rack up 18 points.
Looking ahead, Amanda Elzy will face off against Leland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cubs have insisted on making their last three contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 3-0 during that stretch of close contests. As for Greenwood, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 57-40 defeat against Holmes County Central on the 9th.
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