Basketball Recap: Continental's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Continental came into Thursday's matchup having lost 29 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Holgate Tigers 27-25. This was payback for the Pirates, who suffered a 42-26 loss the last time these two teams met.

Pirates

Previous 5 Games

12/12/24 @ Holgate	27-25
12/07/24 @ Arcadia	23-55
12/05/24 vs Tinora	20-55
12/03/24 vs Columbus Grove	21-81
11/30/24 vs Upper Scioto Valley	49-56

Continental's win ended a 14-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6. As for Holgate, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Continental will head out to take on North Baltimore at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Holgate, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Holgate Tigers take on the Miller City Wildcats at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.