East Lincoln won the last time they faced Foard and things went their way on Tuesday too. The East Lincoln Mustangs took down the Foard Tigers 56-37. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Mustangs.
East Lincoln's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lane Pethel, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 16 boards. Pethel is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last six games she's played. Taniyah Thomas was another key player, going 5-for-12 en route to 17 points and six steals.
East Lincoln smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 57 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Foard's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gabby Sutcliffe, who posted six points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Macie Penland, who earned three points along with six rebounds and three blocks.
Mustangs
| 02/18/25 vs Foard | 56-37 |
| 02/17/25 vs Statesville | 72-35 |
| 02/07/25 vs St. Stephens | 65-36 |
| 02/04/25 vs Foard | 57-40 |
| 01/28/25 vs Statesville | 59-41 |
East Lincoln pushed their record up to 21-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Foard, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-11.
Looking ahead, East Lincoln will face off against North Lincoln at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. North Lincoln will roll in looking for their 25th straight win, something East Lincoln surely won't give up without a fight. Foard does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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