The Northview Wildcats will face off against the Anthony Wayne Generals at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Northview comes in on eight and Anthony Wayne on ten.
On Monday, Northview earned a 59-49 win over Monroe. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 46th in Ohio, while the Trojans are ranked 160th in Michigan), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Anthony Wayne blew past Perrysburg, posting a 72-33 victory. The Generals have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 17 contests by 27 points or more this season.
Anthony Wayne's win came from a few key players Northview will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brooke Bender, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. The game was her sixth in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Elise Bender, who went 7 of 15 en route to 17 points along with six boards and three steals.
Northview pushed their record up to 19-2 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.9 points over those games. As for Anthony Wayne, their victory bumped their record up to 18-2.
Northview took a serious blow against Anthony Wayne when the teams last played back in January, falling 62-19. Will Northview 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.
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