Columbus was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 50-48 heartbreaker at the hands of the Omaha North Vikings. The Discoverers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Ayanna Hill was a one-woman wrecking crew for Omaha North as she went 5 for 9 on her way to 14 points along with five steals and four blocks. Those four blocks gave Hill a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sa?Nya Gilmore, who posted six points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Columbus now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Omaha North, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 7-10.
Columbus will host Westview at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Omaha North, they will venture away from home to square off against Buena Vista at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Omaha North is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.3 points per game this season.
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