Mingo Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were beaten by the WestSide Renegades 70-42. While losing is never fun, the Miners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 108th in West Virginia, while the Renegades are ranked 28th in West Virginia).
WestSide's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Bishop, who went 8-for-19 en route to 22 points and five boards. That's the most points Bishop has posted since back in February of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kadien Vance, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
Mingo Central's loss dropped their record down to 3-17. As for WestSide, they pushed their record up to 14-5 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Mingo Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for WestSide, they will challenge Martinsburg at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. WestSide is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.7 points per game this season.
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