The Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They rang in the new year with a 46-37 victory over North Hagerstown on Tuesday. Governor Thomas Johnson's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Governor Thomas Johnson to victory, but perhaps none more so than Aniya Gee Thomas , who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds and four steals. Those 12 points set a new season-high mark for her. Another player making a difference was Leah Brown, who scored 11 points along with nine rebounds.
Governor Thomas Johnson's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-8. As for North Hagerstown, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Governor Thomas Johnson will take on Tuscarora at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tuscarora is on a four-game streak of home losses, Governor Thomas Johnson a nine-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. North Hagerstown is on the road again on Friday and play against Linganore at 7:00 p.m. on January 5th. Linganore presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than North Hagerstown in Maryland (Linganore is ranked 66th, while North Hagerstown is ranked 210th).
