Jo Byrns had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 3-11 to make it five. They were dealt a 64-20 loss at the hands of the Merrol Hyde Magnet Hawks. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 36-10.
As for Merrol Hyde Magnet, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-6. That looming 64-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Merrol Hyde Magnet was led to victory by Melania Couret and Emma Kate O'Neill. Couret shot 62% from the field to rack up 19 points along with eight assists and five rebounds, while O'Neill dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. Couret has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ainsley Mitchell, who posted eight points and 11 rebounds.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Jo Byrns is set to take on their familiar foe Gordonsville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Merrol Hyde Magnet will square off against rival Trousdale County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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