Ayersville was the 50-15 winner over Hilltop when they last played one another back in December of 2018, but their luck changed this time around. The Ayersville Pilots took a 43-34 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hilltop Cadets on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Pilots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 630th, while the Cadets are ranked 152nd).
| 12/27/24 vs Hilltop | 3 |
| 12/23/24 vs Edgerton | 7 |
| 12/17/24 @ McComb | 4 |
When it comes to explaining why Ayersville lost, don't look at Kendra Waldron. Despite the final result, she went 5 for 11 on her way to 12 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Waldron is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendyl Booher, who posted three points and 12 boards.
Even though they lost, Ayersville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Ayersville has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season. As for Hilltop, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Ayersville wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 46-37 loss against Fairview on the 2nd. As for Hilltop, they will venture away from home to square off against North Central at 7:00 p.m. on January 3rd.
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