In a decisive matchup on Monday, Kenzie Headley was instrumental in East Liverpool’s commanding 50-21 victory over Beaver Local, scoring 10 of her game-high 20 points in the first quarter. The win improved East Liverpool’s record to 2-2, while Beaver Local fell to 1-2.
The Potters quickly established dominance, leading 17-5 by the end of the first quarter and pushing their advantage to 32-9 at halftime. Cate Davis contributed significantly to the success, adding 11 points to the team’s overall score. For Beaver Local, Lora Reeder managed to score six points, with Tori Druschel adding five.
In junior varsity action, Beaver Local claimed victory, defeating East Liverpool 33-16, with Lilly Wright scoring seven points for the Beavers and Meadow O’Rourke tallying seven for the Potters. Upcoming games for both teams include Beaver Local playing at Harrison Central on Wednesday, while East Liverpool will host Indian Creek on Thursday.
Elsewhere, Columbiana secured a 58-31 win over Jackson-Milton, showcasing a balanced offense with Megan Moser leading the team with 20 points. The Clippers remain undefeated at 4-0 and will face Leetonia next.
Southern Local also triumphed, defeating Toronto 48-33, with Allyssa Shroades leading the team with 13 points and several players contributing to a strong shooting performance from beyond the arc. Southern improves to 2-2 in their season.
Edison continued their winning streak, moving to 3-0 after defeating Wellsville 55-34, with Sophia Henderson scoring 19 points and Abby Carpenter adding 12. Lastly, West Branch delivered a strong performance, defeating Struthers 51-19, with Tallie Muniz leading the scoreboard with 10 points.
These victories reflect the hard work and determination of the teams, and with several matchups ahead, fans can look forward to more thrilling basketball action as the season progresses. The teams are showing promise as they work toward achieving their goals, making this a hopeful and exciting time for local high school basketball.