Van Buren lost against Bluffton back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Van Buren Black Knights took a 58-40 bruising from the Bluffton Pirates. While losing is never fun, the Black Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 367th, while the Pirates are ranked 169th).
Van Buren has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season. As for Bluffton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Buren will welcome Leipsic at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bluffton, they will host Crestview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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