Ashland lost against Independence back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Ashland Blue Devils fell to the Independence Wildcats 57-53. The Blue Devils have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Independence got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was JaBarri Newson out in front who posted 13 points. The dominant performance gave Newson a new career-high in points. Jax Wilson was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Ashland's defeat dropped their record down to 8-15. As for Independence, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-9.
Ashland wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 73-47 victory against Jumpertown on the 24th. As for Independence, they are taking a road trip to face off against Coahoma County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Coahoma County will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Independence surely won't give up without a fight.
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