Springfield is 1-6 against Whitmer since December of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Blue Devils will head out on the road to square off against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Springfield was handed a 23-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They pulled ahead with a 45-44 photo finish over Ross. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Whitmer). They blew past Northview 77-46 on Friday. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now won six in a row.
Springfield's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for Whitmer, they picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 5-11.
Springfield ended up a good deal behind Whitmer in their previous matchup back in January of 2025, losing 85-68. Can the Blue Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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