Avinger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat. They came up short against the Union Hill Bulldogs, falling 60-38. If the Indians were looking for revenge after losing 42-21 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Union Hill was led to victory by EJ Mowery and Payton Dunn. Mowery dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 boards, while Dunn almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten rebounds. That's the most rebounds Dunn has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Eli Mendoza, who posted five points and nine boards.
Avinger's loss dropped their record down to 1-21. As for Union Hill, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-10.
Avinger will face off against Bloomburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Avinger is facing Bloomburg at the right time seeing as Bloomburg is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Union Hill, they will challenge Sulphur Bluff at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Union Hill has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
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