Umatilla unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell to the East Ridge Knights 74-69. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Umatilla's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Shawn Donovan, who went 10 for 11 en route to 22 points plus eight rebounds. Ray Jenkins was another key player, going 7 for 17 en route to 20 points plus two steals.
East Ridge got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Joshua Joehill out in front who went 11 for 21 en route to 29 points plus two steals. Another player making a difference was Jordan Corman, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds.
The victory got East Ridge back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Umatilla will take on Wildwood at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Wildwood's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for East Ridge, they will challenge University at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. East Ridge is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67 points per game this season.
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