The Madison Plains Golden Eagles's game on Monday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. The stars were shining brightly for them in a 43-29 victory over Columbus School for Girls. That looming 43-29 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Madison Plains yet this season.
Madison Plains found their leader in underclassman Claire Mason, who scored 18 points along with eight steals. Mason continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzie Vallery, who scored four points along with nine rebounds.
Madison Plains' win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Columbus School for Girls, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Madison Plains will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against London at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in London's favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Madison Plains has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season. Columbus School for Girls will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against Fairbanks at 7:30 p.m. on December 30th. Hopefully Fairbanks focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 13 on Wednesday.