Galatia/Thompsonville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a 56-38 bruising from the Pope County Pirates. The Bearcats lost against the Pirates in their previous head to head back in February, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 60-18 score last time.
Pope County was led to victory by Bella Fasolo and Jayden Holmes. Fasolo went 7 for 12 en route to 18 points plus six rebounds and three steals, while Holmes dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. Fasolo has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 16 times she's played. Kenna Welter was another key player, earning seven points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Galatia/Thompsonville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Pope County, their victory was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Galatia/Thompsonville Bearcats face off against the Woodlawn Cardinals at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pope County, they will face off against Community Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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