Antwerp was the 65-41 winner over Montpelier when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Antwerp Archers were outmatched by the Montpelier Locomotives and fell 76-45. The Archers just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row.
Montpelier was led to victory by C.J. Fidler and Wesley Hartsock. Fidler went 10 of 13 en route to 26 points and seven rebounds, while Hartsock went 8 for 10 on his way to 25 points. Those 25 points gave Hartsock a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kenneth Smeltzer, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 11 points.
Antwerp's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Montpelier, their victory bumped their record up to 13-4.
Antwerp will face off against Ayersville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Antwerp is facing Ayersville at the right time seeing as Ayersville is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Montpelier, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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