Preview: Deposit-Hancock vs. Margaretville Central Blue Devils
Deposit-Hancock and the Margaretville Central Blue Devils will round out the year against one another at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at. Deposit-Hancock is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Deposit-Hancock's and Oxford Academy's match on Tuesday was close at halftime, but Deposit-Hancock turned on the heat in the second half with 36 points. Deposit-Hancock was the clear victor by a 65-45 margin over Oxford Academy. Deposit-Hancock might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won three matchups by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Blake Fortunato, who scored 33 points along with seven assists and six steals. That makes it six consecutive games in which he has scored at least 25% of Deposit-Hancock's points. Thomas Reis was another key contributor, scoring six points along with 12 rebounds and seven steals.
Meanwhile, Margaretville Central was the victim of a tough 63-40 loss at the hands of Charlotte Valley last Wednesday.
Deposit-Hancock's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Margaretville Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Deposit-Hancock barely slipped by Margaretville Central in their previous matchup back in February, winning 53-52. Does Deposit-Hancock have another victory up their sleeve, or will Margaretville Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
