Even though the Avon Orioles have not done well against the Brownsburg Bulldogs recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Avon managed a 62-58 win over Brownsburg. Having run the score up that high, both teams might be doing some extra defensive drills very soon.
Avon was led to victory by Aniah Smith and Makaylee Butts. Smith dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 assists, while Butts scored 22 points along with five rebounds and three steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Smith has scored at least 25% of Avon's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Joyce Smiley, who scored six points.
Avon's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Brownsburg, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-7.
Avon will be home for the holidays to greet Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Brownsburg, they will head out on the road to face off against Lawrence North at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Lawrence North's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Brownsburg has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.
