The Alpena Wildcats will stay at home for another game and welcome the Gaylord Blue Devils at 7:00 p.m. on December 15th. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard on Friday.
Alpena scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Monday. They came out on top against Elk Rapids by a score of 67-54. That looming 67-54 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Alpena yet this season.
Meanwhile, Gaylord had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past Hillman, posting a 72-35 victory at home. That 72-35 margin sets a new team best for Gaylord this season.
Luke Gelow was his usual excellent self, scoring 28 points along with nine rebounds and eight assists. That makes it four consecutive games in which he has scored at least 25% of Gaylord's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aidan Locker, who scored 15 points along with seven assists and five rebounds.
Alpena's victory ended a eight-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Gaylord, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-3.
Alpena came up short against Gaylord when the teams last played back in February, falling 47-42. Will Alpena have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
