East Columbus extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Whiteville Wolfpack, falling 55-32. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Gators of the 57-40 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February.
As for Whiteville, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.5 points over those games.
Whiteville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caleb Mclean, who posted ten points. That's the most points Mclean has posted since back in January. Another player making a difference was Ty'Lae Rose, who put up 13 points.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Columbus won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against South Brunswick at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Gators' defense better be ready for this one: the Cougars have averaged an impressive 52.7 points per game this season. As for Whiteville, they and West Brunswick will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. The Wolfpack's defense better be ready for this one: the Trojans have averaged an impressive 56.8 points per game this season.
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