The Floyd Central Jaguars were not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 46-39 hit to the loss column at the hands of Belfry. Floyd Central was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Belfry apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Floyd Central's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maddy Engle, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds. Engle is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Riley Compton, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds.
Belfry's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Clara McNamee led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. It was the first time this season that McNamee scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Sparks, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds.
Floyd Central's loss dropped their record down to 9-17. As for Belfry, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Floyd Central will take on Pike County Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Pike County Central's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four matchups. As for Belfry, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Knott County Central at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Belfry is on a three-game streak of home wins, Knott County Central a seven-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the court.
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