Columbus East is 2-7 against Jeffersonville since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Columbus East Olympians will look to defend their home court against the Jeffersonville Red Devils at 1:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Columbus East can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They managed a 43-38 win over Floyd Central.
Columbus East's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Messiah Trapp led the charge by scoring 13 points along with 8 rebounds and 4 steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Trapp has scored at least 25% of Columbus East's points. Another player making a difference was Madelyn Poe, who scored 12 points along with 6 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Jeffersonville's four-game losing streak came to an end on Saturday. They came out on top against Floyd Central by a score of 45-32.
Lakyra Johnson continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 10 rebounds. The contest was her third in a row with at least ten points. Laqaya Gold was another key contributor, scoring 8 points.
The losses dropped Columbus East to 4-8 and Floyd Central to 4-4.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Columbus East have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Jeffersonville struggles in that department as they've been even better at 33.6 per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
Columbus East came up short against Jeffersonville in their previous matchup back in December of 2022, falling 67-60. Will Columbus East have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
