Field hasn't had much luck against Streetsboro recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Field Falcons will take on the Streetsboro Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with four losses in a row, Field turned things around against Rootstown on Tuesday. They walked away with a 48-39 win over the Rovers.
Meanwhile, Streetsboro came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Panthers as they made off with a 55-32 victory. The Rockets have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven contests by 22 points or more this season.
Streetsboro's win came from a few key players Field will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jack Batten, who went 8 for 20 on his way to 23 points and seven boards. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points. Charles Ivory was another key player, going 5 of 12 en route to 11 points and five rebounds.
Streetsboro smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Field's record is now 7-12. As for Streetsboro, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3.
Field came up short against Streetsboro in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 63-51. Can Field avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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