Union City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 59-42 to the South Adams Starfires. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Starfires apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Despite the loss, Union City still got an impressive performance from Jackson Cowper, who posted 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Trendon Spence, who scored nine points.
South Adams got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tytus Lehman out in front who earned 13 points along with seven assists and three steals. Those seven assists gave Lehman a new career-high. Hunter Fields was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with 11 points and nine boards.
Union City's loss dropped their record down to 4-16. As for South Adams, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-14.
Union City has already played their next contest, a 57-34 defeat against Monroe Central on the 25th. As for South Adams, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eastbrook at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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