East Columbus had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it seven. They fell just short of the South Brunswick Cougars by a score of 57-55. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Gators of the 55-49 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why East Columbus lost, don't look at Rudy Jernigan. Despite the final result, he shot 58% from the field on his way to 19 points and four steals. Kevon Stackhouse was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and ten rebounds.
As for South Brunswick, they now have a winning record of 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since November 25, 2024.
South Brunswick found their leader in sophomore Edward Young, who dropped a double-double with 27 points and 12 boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Daniels, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Columbus will face off against South Columbus at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Brunswick, they will head out to challenge West Brunswick at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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