Galatia/Thompsonville unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They were just a bucket shy of victory on Monday and fell 30-29 to the Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton. The Bearcats just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row dating back to last season.
Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brylee Martin led the charge by earning seven points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Martin a new career-high in offensive rebounds (five). Another player making a difference was Ashlyn Stayton, who scored six points along with 13 rebounds and three steals.
Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Galatia/Thompsonville won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Century at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton, they will face off against Christopher at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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