Preview: Ramsey Rams vs. Mulberry Grove Aces
Ramsey is 8-2 against Mulberry Grove since January of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Ramsey Rams will be playing at home against the Mulberry Grove Aces at 6:00 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Tuesday, Ramsey was the victim of a rough 74-53 defeat at the hands of Brownstown/St. Elmo. While losing is never fun, Ramsey can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 719th, while Brownstown/St. Elmo is ranked 326th).
Meanwhile, Mulberry Grove's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 65-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of Maryville Christian. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Despite their defeat, Mulberry Grove saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Carter Scoggins, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 14 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Connor Hartmann, who scored 12 points along with four steals.
Ramsey's defeat dropped their record down to 5-24. As for Mulberry Grove, their defeat was their 21st straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-19.
Ramsey beat Mulberry Grove 67-57 when the teams last played back in January. Does Ramsey have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mulberry Grove turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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