Basketball Game Preview: Manchester Central Little Green vs. Spaulding Red Raiders

Manchester Central is on a four-game streak of home losses, Spaulding a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Friday. The Manchester Central Little Green will welcome the Spaulding Red Raiders at 6:30 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Last Tuesday, Manchester Central ended up a good deal behind Bishop Guertin and lost 62-48.

Meanwhile, Spaulding lost to Portsmouth at home by a 75-57 margin on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Red Raiders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New Hampshire basketball rankings (they are ranked 68th, while the Clippers are ranked second).

Spaulding's defeat dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Manchester Central, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.

Manchester Central couldn't quite finish off Spaulding in their previous meeting back in February of 2024 and fell 55-52. Will Manchester Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.