Mingo Central and Belfry are an even 4-4 against one another since January of 2015, but not for long. The Mingo Central Miners will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Belfry Pirates at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with nine losses in a row, Mingo Central turned things around against Mount View on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Golden Knights by a score of 76-68. The Miners' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Belfry was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost to Prestonsburg on the road by a 79-62 margin.
Mingo Central will need focus on slowing down Carter Jude, one of several Belfry players who made an impact when they last played. He went 9 for 16 en route to 22 points. Those 22 points gave Jude a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brody Little, who posted 16 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Mingo Central's win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Belfry, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
Mingo Central came up short against Belfry when the teams last played on January 4th, falling 62-49. Will Mingo Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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