Potsdam and Marcellus squared off in some playoff action on Wednesday, but Potsdam had to settle for second. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 61-49 to the Marcellus Mustangs, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. While losing is never fun, the Sandstoners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the Mustangs are ranked tenth).
Ian VanWagner
| 03/12/25 vs Marcellus | 15 |
| 03/07/25 vs Franklin Academy | 42 |
| 03/04/25 vs Harrisville | 23 |
Despite the defeat, Potsdam had strong showings from Miha Krsic, who went 6-for-10 from beyond the arc to rack up 18 points, and Ian VanWagner, who posted 15 points along with six assists and five boards. VanWagner's big performance that evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points.
This is the second loss in a row for Potsdam and nudges their season record down to 21-4. As for Marcellus, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season.
Potsdam does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Marcellus, they will take on Mechanicville at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Mechanicville sitting on 11 straight wins and Marcellus on nine.
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