The Alexander Spartans will challenge the Portsmouth Trojans at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Alexander will be looking to extend their current seven-game winning streak.
Alexander is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Monday. They walked away with a 62-55 win over Huntington. The Spartans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Portsmouth made easy work of Piketon on Monday and carried off a 62-42 victory. The Trojans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Alexander's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-7. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points over those games. As for Portsmouth, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 22-1.
Everything came up roses for Alexander against Portsmouth when the teams last played back in February of 2020, as the squad secured a 55-24 win. Does Alexander have another victory up their sleeve, or will Portsmouth turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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