Preview: Canton Warriors vs. Northeast Bradford Panthers
Canton is 0-10 against Northeast Bradford since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Canton Warriors will look to defend their home court against the Northeast Bradford Panthers at 6:00 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Canton has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Northeast Bradford will arrive with three straight wins.
Last Monday, Canton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 36-32 to Athens.
Despite the defeat, Canton saw an underclassman step up: Cailyn Van Noy scored 17 points along with two blocks. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Van Noy has scored all season. Daveian Crowley was another key contributor, scoring four points along with 15 rebounds.
In what's become a running theme this season, Northeast Bradford gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They breezed by Athens at home to the tune of 59-14. That looming 59-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Northeast Bradford yet this season.
Canton dropped their record down to 6-10 with that loss, which was their seventh straight on the road. As for Northeast Bradford, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4 record this season.
Canton was dealt a bruising 71-33 defeat at the hands of Northeast Bradford when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Canton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
