Basketball Preview: Heuvelton Central Bulldogs vs. Potsdam Sandstoners
Heuvelton Central has won four straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Potsdam has won four straight on the road also dating back to last season, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Heuvelton Central Bulldogs will welcome the Potsdam Sandstoners at 7:15 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Heuvelton Central didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Belleville Henderson Central, but they still walked away with a 44-40 victory.
Meanwhile, Potsdam had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They enjoyed a cozy 60-41 win over Harrisville.
Potsdam can attribute much of their success to Ian VanWagner, who almost dropped a double-double on 21 points and nine rebounds, and Brodie Delaney, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten rebounds. The game was VanWagner's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Miha Krstic, who earned seven points.
Heuvelton Central beat Potsdam 61-53 in their previous meeting back in December of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was VanWagner, who went 13 for 25 en route to 34 points plus two steals. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Heuvelton Central still be able to contain VanWagner? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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