Covington had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-14 to make it ten. They took a hard 50-31 fall against the Milton-Union Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 67-57 back in December of 2025.
As for Milton-Union, their win bumped their record up to 5-10. That 19-point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Milton-Union's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Levi Brumbaugh, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 17 points along with five assists and five rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which Brumbaugh has scored at least a third of the Bulldogs' points. Gauge McKee was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covington will take on Newton Local at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Milton-Union, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Mississinawa Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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