The Chincoteague Ponies's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their sixth straight loss. They fell to Arcadia 67-61. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Chincoteague's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jake Harper, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Jordan Harper was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with six rebounds and five assists.
Arcadia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jordan Cropper, who scored 12 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Ryheim Pettit, who scored nine points along with six rebounds.
Chincoteague has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for Arcadia, the victory makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chincoteague will take on the Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Arcadia, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Islanders at 6:30 p.m. on February 5th. Poquoson is no doubt hoping to put an end to a nine-game streak of away losses.
