The Columbus North Bull Dogs will face off against the Columbus East Olympians at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Columbus North took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Thursday. They blew past Rushville 63-42. The Bull Dogs have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matchups by 21 points or more this season.
Columbus North found their leader in sophomore Ava Wilson, who posted 14 points and five steals. Kenna Conrad was another key player, putting up nine points.
Columbus North was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only Columbus East walked away with it. They snuck past the Warriors with a 57-51 win on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Olympians as it spelled an end to their nine-game losing streak.
Columbus East's win bumped their record up to 2-21. As for Columbus North, their victory bumped their record up to 16-7.
Everything came up roses for Columbus North against Columbus East when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 62-33 win. In that game, Columbus North amassed a halftime lead of 40-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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