The Union Local Jets will venture away from home to challenge the Shadyside Tigers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Local will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Last Saturday, Union Local earned a 58-47 victory over Buckeye Trail.
| 02/01/25 vs Buckeye Trail | 3 |
| 01/28/25 @ Barnesville | 2 |
| 01/25/25 vs Harrison Central | 3 |
Union Local got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brandon Mehl out in front who posted 17 points and three steals. Mehl is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brody Gregor, who went 5 for 10 en route to 13 points along with seven assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 68-32, which was the final score in Shadyside's tilt against Monroe Central on Saturday. The Tigers have struggled against the Seminoles recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Union Local pushed their record up to 13-5 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.3 points per game. As for Shadyside, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.
Everything came up roses for Union Local against Shadyside in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the team secured an 84-52 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Union Local since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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