The Mingo Central Miners's game on Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They secured a 45-41 W over WestSide. That's another feather in the cap for Mingo Central, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Mingo Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Addie Smith, who scored 15 points along with five assists and three steals. The contest was Smith's ninth in a row with at least ten points. Jayden Bailey was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with eight rebounds and three steals.
Mingo Central's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for WestSide, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
Mingo Central will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Williamstown at 6:15 a.m. on January 6th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in West Virginia (Williamstown is ranked 15th, while Mingo Central is ranked 25th). As for WestSide, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Independence at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
