On Tuesday, Cabell Midland was the victim of a rough 59-36 defeat at the hands of East Fairmont. While losing is never fun, Cabell Midland can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' West Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while East Fairmont is ranked second).
East Fairmont found their leader in underclassman Brooklyn Shupe, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine rebounds. Shupe also posted two+ blocks for the first time this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Moore, who scored 11 points along with seven rebounds and three steals.
Cabell Midland has not been sharp recently as the team's lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season. As for East Fairmont, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 18-0.
Cabell Midland will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Albans at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. East Fairmont is on the road again on Friday and plays Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on February 9th.
