The Union Local Jets can now show off four landslide victories after their most recent match on Friday. They put the hurt on Bellaire with a sharp 76-54 victory. Given Union Local's advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 216th, while Bellaire is ranked 581st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Union Local's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Easton Ditzler led the charge by dropping a double-double on 21 points and 16 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Ditzler has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Gannon Kerns, who scored 21 points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Despite the loss, Bellaire had strong showings from Mac Pettigrew, who scored 18 points along with two steals, and Riley Robbins, who scored eight points. Pettigrew hasn't dropped below 15points for six straight games.
Union Local's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Bellaire, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Union Local will be playing in front of their home fans against Cambridge at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Cambridge has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 15. Bellaire won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Shadyside at 7:30 p.m. on January 13th.
