Columbia Independent had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 69-40 loss at the hands of the New Franklin Bulldogs. The matchup was a close 21-18 at the break, but unfortunately for Columbia Independent it sure didn't stay that way.
Despite the loss, Columbia Independent still got an impressive performance from Mustapha Salau, who almost dropped a double-double with 11 points and nine boards. Another player making a difference was Heath Turner Diaz, who posted 11 points and five rebounds.
Columbia Independent will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Otterville at 7:30 p.m. on December 2. As for New Franklin, they will face off against Crest Ridge at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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