Columbus East had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it nine. They fell just short of the Mooresville Pioneers by a score of 50-48. If the Olympians were looking for revenge after losing 67-46 to the Pioneers when the teams met back in January, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Mooresville, the victory got them back to even at 3-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
Mooresville was led to victory by Kendal Price and Millie Allison. Price posted 13 points and four steals, while Allison shot 42% from the field on her way to 13 points. Price is becoming a predictor of the Pioneers' success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 2-1 (and 1-2 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Makenzie Holtzclaw, who put up six points.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbus East will challenge South Decatur at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mooresville, they will welcome Martinsville at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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