Red Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss dating back to last season. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 47-41 heartbreaker at the hands of the East Columbus Gators. The Red Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gators apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
It was another big night for Jaden Troy, who posted 20 points and seven rebounds for East Columbus. Troy is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 16 or more in the last six games he's played. Tymarion Baldwin was another key player, putting up nine points.
Red Springs' loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for East Columbus, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Red Springs wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 42-35 defeat against Lakewood on the 14th. East Columbus will take on East Bladen in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on December 20th. East Columbus is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 52.5 points per game this season.
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