Basketball Game Preview: Richmond Blue Devils vs. North Branch Broncos

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Previous Games

02/12/24 - Home	74-38 W
02/09/24 - Away	43-49 L
02/21/23 - Away	67-38 W
01/10/23 - Home	68-49 W
03/01/22 - Home	54-25 W
+ 5 more games

Richmond is 9-1 against North Branch since January of 2020 and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Richmond Blue Devils are taking a road trip to challenge the North Branch Broncos at 7:30 p.m. One thing working in Richmond's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.

Last Tuesday, Richmond was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 63-57 to Croswell-Lexington. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 351st, while the Pioneers are ranked 167th).

Meanwhile, North Branch lost 75-55 to Durand on Wednesday. The Broncos have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

North Branch's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Richmond, their loss dropped their record down to 7-9.

Everything came up roses for Richmond against North Branch in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 74-38 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Richmond since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.