The Montpelier Solons came tearing into Wednesday's contest with 15 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 79-54 margin over North Country Union. Montpelier has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 matches by 21 points or more this season.
Montpelier's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Clayton Foster, who scored 19 points along with two steals. Foster is trending in the right direction, as he's improved his point production for three games straight. Another player making a difference was Atif Milak, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds.
Montpelier's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.9 points per game. As for North Country Union, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-7 record this season.
Montpelier will head out on the road to take on U-32 at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Montpelier's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 18 games. As for North Country Union, they will be playing at home against Lake Region at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Vermont (North Country Union is ranked 18th, while Lake Region is ranked 34th).
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