Basketball Recap: Middletown's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Middletown can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They skirted past the Platt Panthers 34-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blue Dragons have posted since February 15, 2024.

Middletown's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Annabella Waters led the charge by putting up nine points and five boards. Alyssa Hendrix was another key player, earning seven points and five rebounds.

Blue Dragons

Previous 5 Games

01/27/25 @ Platt	34-32
01/24/25 vs Bristol Eastern	29-44
01/17/25 @ Bristol Central	34-66
01/13/25 @ Glastonbury	32-68
01/10/25 @ Newington	22-58

Middletown's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-12. As for Platt, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

Middletown and Platt could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Connecticut Rankings. Middletown (ranked 109th) will meet Southington (ranked seventh) at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Middletown is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Meanwhile, Platt will face off against Berlin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday down 86 places (101 vs. 15).