Preview: Pittsfield vs. West Springfield
West Springfield are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 31.25 points per game before their next match. Pittsfield will take on West Springfield in the second round of the playoffs at 7:00 PM on Friday. West Springfield are expected to win -- but not by much -- so they will need to come into the contest prepared for a fight.
West Springfield probably have a sour taste in their mouth after their recent playoff matchup against Holyoke. West Springfield took a hard 21-41 fall against Holyoke. The lax defense was uncharacteristic for West Springfield, who until this game were averaging points allowed.
Meanwhile, Pittsfield's three-game streak of losses has finally come to an end. They took their matchup against Easthampton/Hampshire last Friday 26-18. This was a playoff contest, so the win was all the more important for Pittsfield (and all the more bitter for Easthampton/Hampshire).
Pittsfield's victory lifted them to 4-5 while West Springfield's loss dropped them down to 2-7. We'll see if Pittsfield's success rolls on or if West Springfield are able to steal their positive momentum.
See how Pittsfield vs. West Springfield plays out in the box score
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