Keefe Tech is 3-0 against Blackstone-Millville since December of 2022, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Keefe Tech Broncos will look to defend their home court against the Blackstone-Millville Chargers at 5:30 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Keefe Tech had to settle for a 55-53 defeat against Blue Hills RVT. While losing is never fun, Keefe Tech can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts basketball rankings (they are ranked 250th, while Blue Hills RVT is ranked 103rd).
Despite their loss, Keefe Tech saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Eidan Toppa, who scored 17 points, was perhaps the best of all. It was the first time this season that Toppa scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of George Anastos, who scored 13 points.
Meanwhile, Blackstone-Millville's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their sixth straight defeat. They took a serious blow against Burncoat, falling 86-51. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Blackstone-Millville in their matchups with Burncoat: they've now lost three in a row.
Blackstone-Millville's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Karson Cournoyer, who scored 13 points, and Brady Folster who scored 12 points. Another player making a difference was Logan McCourt, who scored nine points.
Keefe Tech has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Blackstone-Millville, they dropped their record down to 4-13 with that defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road.
Keefe Tech beat Blackstone-Millville 62-55 in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Does Keefe Tech have another victory up their sleeve, or will Blackstone-Millville turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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