Nordheim is 0-4 against Pettus since December of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Nordheim Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pettus Eagles at 6:00 p.m. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Nordheim has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Pettus will arrive with four straight wins.
Nordheim suffered their biggest defeat since November 14, 2023 on Friday. They had to suffer through a rough 47-16 loss at the hands of Moulton. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Nordheim in their matchups with Moulton: they've now lost seven in a row.
Meanwhile, Pettus didn't have too much trouble with Prairie Lea on the road on Friday as they won 56-38.
Pettus' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Carmen Cantu, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Cantu has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Hayleigh Cruz, who scored 20 points.
Nordheim's loss was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 1-9. As for Pettus, their win bumped their record up to 15-9.
Nordheim was dealt a bruising 54-14 defeat at the hands of Pettus in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. Will Nordheim 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.
