Columbus North won the last time they faced Southport, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Columbus North Bull Dogs walked away with a 48-40 victory over the Southport Cardinals. The win was just business as usual for the Bull Dogs, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
Columbus North's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kenna Conrad, who earned 14 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Conrad a new career-high in offensive rebounds (seven). Kaylie Harmon was another key player, earning 14 points.
Columbus North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Southport lost, don't look at Kassie Mcmasters. Despite the final result, she earned 19 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. That was a full 47.5% of Southport's points, marking the third time in a row she's had more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Hamilton, who earned seven points plus seven rebounds and five blocks.
Columbus North's record is now 4-0. As for Southport, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Columbus North will challenge New Albany at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Columbus North is facing New Albany at the right time seeing as New Albany is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Southport, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Southport Cardinals challenge the Bloomington South Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Bloomington South is coming into the contest with three straight victories at home, so Southport will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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