There's no place like home for the Eastside Rams, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Wednesday. They managed a 42-36 win over North Marion on Friday. This was payback for Eastside, who suffered a 39-36 loss the last time these two teams met.
Eastside's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Davion Pugh, who scored eight points along with two steals. Dante Bray was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
When it comes to explaining why North Marion lost, one person who can't be blamed is Coy Sizemore. Despite the final result, he scored 15 points along with three steals.
Eastside's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for North Marion, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eastside won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on January 27th. One thing working in Hawthorne's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 11 matchups. As for North Marion, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Forest presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Colts in Florida (the Wildcats are ranked 103rd, while the Colts are ranked 348th).
