Basketball Game Preview: Platt Panthers vs. Plainville Blue Devils

The Platt Panthers will challenge the Plainville Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Platt has struggled recently with eight losses in a row, while Plainville will arrive with three straight victories.

Platt is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Newington on Tuesday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Platt lost 43-22 to Newington. The contest marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Meanwhile, Plainville hadn't done well against Middletown recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Plainville enjoyed a cozy 55-38 win over Middletown.

Platt's defeat dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Plainville, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.

Platt came up short against Plainville in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 48-39. Will Platt have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.