Preview: Meadowbrook Colts vs. Zanesville Blue Devils
The Meadowbrook Colts will head out on the road to face off against the Zanesville Blue Devils at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Meadowbrook is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 21-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Tuesday, Meadowbrook was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 59-54 to Cambridge.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Colton Delancey, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Masyn Campbell, who scored ten points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Zanesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They fell 60-48 to Wheeling Park. While losing is never fun, Zanesville can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 462nd in Ohio, while Wheeling Park is ranked 17th in West Virginia).
Like Meadowbrook, Zanesville lost despite seeing results from several players. Drew Doyle led the charge by scoring 15 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Rashaud Hampton, who scored 13 points.
Even though they lost, Zanesville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meadowbrook's record now sits at 1-20. Zanesville's record now sits at 6-15.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Meadowbrook have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 22.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Zanesville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 22.9 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Meadowbrook was dealt a bruising 70-34 loss at the hands of Zanesville when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Can Meadowbrook avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
