A well-balanced attack led East over Barberton in every quarter on their way to victory on Saturday. The Dragons took down the Magics 44-27. The contest marked the Dragons' most dominant victory of the season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead East to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ariyah Carter, who posted six points in addition to ten boards and four steals. Carter is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in each of the last three games she's played. Caniyah Dudley was another key player, putting up 13 points and five steals.
East smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 30 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive matchups.

Dragons
| 01/24/26 @ Barberton | 44-27 |
| 01/22/26 vs North | 58-46 |
| 01/12/26 vs Ellet | 25-71 |
| 01/10/26 @ Bedford | 22-52 |
| 01/08/26 @ Buchtel | 27-70 |
East's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8. As for Barberton, they are on a 31-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-16.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. The Dragons will face off against East at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Barberton, they will square off against Manchester at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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