Preview: Burr & Burton Bulldogs vs. Brattleboro Bears
Burr & Burton is 1-9 against Brattleboro since January of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Burr & Burton Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the Brattleboro Bears at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Tuesday, Burr & Burton narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Mount Anthony 63-61.
Meanwhile, Brattleboro got the win against Mt. St. Joseph Academy on Tuesday by a conclusive 62-41. That looming 62-41 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Brattleboro yet this season.
Brattleboro can attribute much of their success to Karson Elliott, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and five assists, and Jack Cady, who scored 20 points along with six assists. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Elliott has scored all season. Jackson Emery was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Burr & Burton is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 9-10 record this season. As for Brattleboro, their win bumped their record up to 7-12.
Burr & Burton and Brattleboro were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in January, but Burr & Burton came up empty-handed after a 52-51 defeat. Will Burr & Burton 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.
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