The Independence Blue Devils will wrap up 2025 with a road trip to face off against the Black River Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Independence will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Saturday, Independence beat Wellington 59-47. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Blue Devils' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 263rd, while the Dukes are ranked 626th).
Meanwhile, Black River's game on Saturday was all tied up 22-22 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They came out on top against Northwestern by a score of 53-42. While the Pirates didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-19), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Independence's record is now 4-2. As for Black River, their record now sits at 5-2.
Everything came up roses for Independence against Black River in their previous meeting back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 69-37 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Blue Devils since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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