Mason is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Middletown a ten-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Saturday. The Mason Comets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Middletown Middies at 1:45 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Mason blew Lakota East out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Lakota East got their revenge. The Comets fell just short of the Thunderhawks by a score of 47-44. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Comets came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Thunderhawks are ranked 205th).
Meanwhile, Middletown was beaten by Fairfield 67-10 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Middies have suffered against the Indians since January 16, 2019.
Mason's defeat dropped their record down to 11-8. As for Middletown, their loss dropped their record down to 0-16.
Everything came up roses for Mason against Middletown when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 50-9 win. Do the Comets have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Middies turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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