Preview: Avon Panthers vs. Upper Cape Cod RVT Rams
Avon has enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will square off against the Upper Cape Cod RVT Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Massachusetts (Avon is ranked 173rd, while Upper Cape Cod RVT is ranked 168th).
Last Monday, Avon came up short against Diman RVT and fell 61-48. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Avon has scored all season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Upper Cape Cod RVT gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 77-54 margin over St. John Paul II. Winning may never get old, but Upper Cape Cod RVT sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Avon's defeat ended a nine-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-3. As for Upper Cape Cod RVT, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Avon barely slipped by Upper Cape Cod RVT in their previous meeting back in January, winning 62-61. The rematch might be a little tougher for Avon since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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