The Union City Chargers had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They breezed by Maple Valley at home to the tune of 54-10. Union City's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Union City got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Willow Austin out in front who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Austin has scored all season. Ellie Williams was another key contributor, scoring six points along with five steals.
Union City's victory ended a 11-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-7. As for Maple Valley, they bumped their record down to 1-6 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Union City will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Quincy at 7:00 p.m. on January 18th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Michigan (Quincy is ranked 592nd, while Union City is ranked 580th). As for Maple Valley, they will be playing at home against Springport at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Springport's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four matches.
