Preview: Mitchell Marauders vs. Pueblo County Hornets
After three games on the road, Mitchell is heading back home. They will take on the Pueblo County Hornets at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Mitchell comes in on a streak of failing to score more than 24 points in their last 11 games, a trend the team is of course eager to reverse.
Mitchell suffered their biggest defeat since December 11, 2023 on Wednesday. They were beaten by Elizabeth 59-23. Mitchell has struggled against Elizabeth recently, as their contest on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Pueblo County scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Pueblo Central with a sharp 51-26 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Pueblo County has managed all season.
Mitchell bumped their record down to 0-11 with that defeat, which was their 19th straight on the road. As for Pueblo County, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season.
Mitchell was dealt a bruising 54-10 loss at the hands of Pueblo County when the teams last played back in January of 2023. Will Mitchell 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.
