ELIZABETHTOWN — East Bladen was limited to 14 points in the first half and dropped a 44-34 decision to South Columbus in Three Rivers Conference boys high school basketball on Friday.
The Eagles of rookie head coach Aking Elting trailed 22-14 at intermission but rallied within three in the third quarter. East Bladen has lost two straight to fall to 1-4 this season and 0-2 in the league; it has lost 13 of 15 dating back to January.
Rajon Graham led the Stallions with 11 points. South Columbus played its first game earlier in the week and exited 1-1 both overall and in the Three Rivers.