The Mingo Central Miners had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They secured a 84-79 W over Lincoln County on Monday. The victory was just what Mingo Central needed coming off of a 68-27 loss in their prior matchup.
Despite the defeat, Lincoln County saw an underclassman step up: Eli Smith scored 25 points. Smith continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Greyson Ellis was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Mingo Central's win bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Lincoln County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Logan the next time they take the court. Lincoln County will host Logan at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Mingo Central will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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