Minford extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 2-8. They opened the new year with a less-than-successful 68-58 loss to the South Webster Jeeps. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 562nd, while the Jeeps are ranked 173rd).
As for South Webster, they pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points over those games.
It was another big night for Brycin McClintic, who went 11-for-16 on his way to 31 points and three steals. Those 31 points gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Cole Bennett, who posted ten points and four steals.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Minford will challenge rival Portsmouth West at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, South Webster is set to take on their familiar foe Waverly at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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