Point Pleasant had lost three straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped down to 6-11 to make it four. They were dealt a 73-41 defeat at the hands of the Ripley Vikings. The Big Blacks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-21.
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Point Pleasant's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Landyn Keefer, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 15 points, and Isaiah Waminan, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Keefer has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times he's played.
As for Ripley, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 24 points or more this season.
Ripley got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Parker Smith out in front who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 15 boards. Those 15 rebounds gave Smith a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Blake Justice, who posted 16 points and four steals.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Point Pleasant will host Sissonville at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ripley, they will welcome Parkersburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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