Ayersville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 41-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fort Jennings Musketeers. The Pilots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Musketeers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Ayersville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kendyl Booher, who posted eight points in addition to nine rebounds and three blocks. Booher is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendra Waldron, who had nine points and five boards.
Pilots
| 01/16/24 @ Holgate | 19 |
| 02/24/24 vs Edgerton | 18 |
| 12/11/23 @ Defiance | 16 |
| 01/20/24 vs Montpelier | 16 |
| 01/30/24 vs Fort Jennings | 16 |
Even though they lost, Ayersville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Ayersville's defeat dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Fort Jennings, they moved to 7-12 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ayersville will host Tinora at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fort Jennings has already played their next contest (against Jefferson), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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