The Canton Chiefs will be playing at home against the Wayne Memorial Zebras at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Canton sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-54 victory over Tournament Team.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the contest if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Wayne Memorial's strategy against Salem on Wednesday. Wayne Memorial strolled past Salem with points to spare, taking the game 76-58. Given Wayne Memorial's advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 61st, while Salem is ranked 325th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Wayne Memorial got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Joshua Dennis out in front who dropped a double-double on 20 points and 12 rebounds. It was the first time this season that Dennis scored 15 or more points. Another player making a difference was Jaylohn Allen, who scored 16 points along with eight assists.
Canton pushed their record up to 19-4 with that victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Wayne Memorial, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.
Canton came up short against Wayne Memorial in their previous matchup back in March of 2019, falling 55-50. Will Canton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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