It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Columbus East had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They managed a 57-51 victory over the Whiteland Warriors. The win was some much needed relief for the Olympians as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Whiteland's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryanna Gillock, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds. Those 12 boards gave Gillock a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Sophia Dyer, who went 6 for 11 en route to 15 points and five rebounds.
Columbus East's victory bumped their record up to 2-21. As for Whiteland, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season.
Columbus East will head out to square off against Columbus North at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Columbus North is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.7 points per game this season. Whiteland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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