Basketball Game Preview: Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers vs. Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton

Joppa-Maple Grove is 0-7 against Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton since January of 2020 but things could change on Thursday. The Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers will look to defend their home court against the Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton at 6:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Joppa-Maple Grove is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 17th straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They took a blow against Shawnee, falling 56-22. The Rangers were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.

Despite the defeat, Joppa-Maple Grove had strong showings from Emily Swafford, who posted five points, and Charlene Barnett, who put up three points and three steals.

Meanwhile, Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 59-25 defeat at the hands of Trico.

Joppa-Maple Grove's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Elverado/Zeigler-Royalton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.