Rustburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 43-32 to the Amherst County Lancers. The Red Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lancers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Several Red Devils players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sophie Knowles, who posted three points and four blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Haven Grinstead, who put up seven points and ten rebounds.
Emmena Awanda was the offensive standout of the contest as she went 5 of 9 on her way to 12 points along with six rebounds and five steals. She is becoming a predictor of Amherst County's success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 4-2 (and 2-4 when she doesn't). Hannah Hooper was another key player, putting up nine points and five boards.
Rustburg's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Amherst County, the victory got them back to even at 6-6.
Rustburg will venture away from home to face off against Tunstall at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Tunstall has won three straight at home, while Rustburg won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Amherst County, they will host Jefferson Forest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jefferson Forest will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Amherst County surely won't give up without a fight.
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