Preview: Salem Generals vs. North Warren Central Cougars
Salem is on a four-game streak of home losses, North Warren Central an 11-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Salem Generals will take on the North Warren Central Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Salem suffered their biggest defeat since December 6, 2023 on Friday. Their tough 53-27 loss to Warrensburg might stick with them for a while. While losing is never fun, Salem can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 525th, while Warrensburg is ranked 201st).
Meanwhile, North Warren Central had to suffer through a rough 67-19 loss at the hands of Hartford Central. North Warren Central has struggled against Hartford Central recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Salem has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season. As for North Warren Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Everything came up roses for Salem against North Warren Central in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 as the squad secured a 55-26 win. With Salem ahead 35-15 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
