Basketball Preview: Morrice Orioles vs. Atherton Wolverines
Morrice is on a six-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Atherton a seven-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Morrice Orioles will welcome the Atherton Wolverines at 7:30 p.m. Both are at an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2018, but likely not for long.
Morrice is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Webberville on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Morrice was dealt a 69-26 loss at the hands of Webberville.
Meanwhile, Atherton lost to Calvary Baptist Academy on the road by a 62-44 margin on Tuesday.
Morrice's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Atherton, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-2.
Morrice was able to grind out a solid win over Atherton when the teams last played back in February, winning 59-49. Does Morrice have another victory up their sleeve, or will Atherton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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