SOUTHERN LOCAL SNAPS DOG’S STREAK

EAST PALESTINE, OH- Southern Local had been taking notes of what the East Palestine Girls Basketball program had been doing.  A six-game win streak, and winning 7 of 8 was quite impressive, and the Lady Indians were still licking their wounds fresh from a defeat of EOAC leader, United.

Thursday night, Southern clapped back.

The game started 2-2, and then the Lady Indians went on a 20-0 run en route to a 56-21 victory on the road in enemy territory.

Junior standout Ashley Shroades paced the way with a triple-double.  Shroades had 35 points, 10 boards, 11 steals, 7 assists, and a block.  She was supplemented by Kennedy Lewis’ 8 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, and a pair of assists.  Maddy Jones chipped in 5 rebounds and a block, Josie Stanley added a pair of points, rebounds, steals, and assists across the board.  Olivia Kerns had 6 points, a board, and 2 blocks.  Gigi Rodgers also ripped down 5 boards in the contest.

For East Palestine, Gabby Andre led the way with 9 points, while Leila Martin had 8.  Cami Kridler, Jasmine Ludt, and Mara Zimmerman each contributed points as well for the Lady Bulldogs.

Southern (13-4, 8-3) will now take on River on January 30th, while East Palestine (11-7,6-5) will head to Wellsville on Monday for a conference matchup.