The Mineral County Serpents came tearing into Friday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 56-7 victory over Coleville at home. That looming 56-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Mineral County yet this season.
Mineral County had a senior duo take command as DeVayne Isom scored 16 points along with two steals and Triston Jones scored 11 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Isom is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 11 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Robert Wilson, who scored six points.
Mineral County pushed their record up to 13-8 with that victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points per game. As for Coleville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-12.
Mineral County won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Whittell at 2:30 p.m. on January 27th. Whittell has now lost 11 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 8. As for Coleville, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Sage Ridge at 5:30 p.m. on January 27th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in their respective states (Sage Ridge is ranked 94th in Nevada, while Coleville is ranked 114th in California).
