Preview: Manistee Chippewas vs. Orchard View Cardinals
Manistee is on a three-game streak of home losses, Orchard View a six-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Manistee Chippewas will take on the Orchard View Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the pair will really light up the scoreboard.
Manistee scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They claimed a resounding 68-36 win over Hesperia on the road.
Meanwhile, Orchard View fought the good fight in their overtime match against Potter's House Christian on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Pumas by a score of 60-58. Orchard View has struggled against Potter's House Christian recently, as their match on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Manistee's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Orchard View, they have not been sharp recently as the team's lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Manistee came up short against Orchard View in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 60-52. Will Manistee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
