Mount Tabor extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-4. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 30-29 heartbreaker at the hands of the R.J. Reynolds Demons. The Spartans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Demons earlier this season, when they won 57-50.
As for R.J. Reynolds, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those 30 points were actually the fewest they have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
R.J. Reynolds' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brianna Gordon led the charge by putting up ten points and four blocks. That's the most points Gordon has posted since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Evie Beale, who had 11 points and five rebounds.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mount Tabor will take on Reagan at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for R.J. Reynolds, they will be playing at home against Bishop McGuinness at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Demons' defense better be ready for this one: the Villains have averaged an impressive 56.4 points per game this season.
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