Basketball Game Preview: New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets vs. Hatton/Northwood Thunder

The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets will take on the Hatton/Northwood Thunder at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

Last Monday, New Rockford-Sheyenne was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 57-53 to Griggs County Central/Midkota. The Rockets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Hatton/Northwood waltzed into their match on Tuesday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They managed a 55-50 victory over the Colts.

Hatton/Northwood's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 15-4. As for New Rockford-Sheyenne, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.

New Rockford-Sheyenne beat Hatton/Northwood 50-41 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will New Rockford-Sheyenne repeat their success, or does Hatton/Northwood have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.