Piketon's game on Saturday was all tied up 29-29 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They snuck past the Wellston Golden Rockets with a 66-60 victory. The win was all the more spectacular given the Redstreaks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 430th, while the Golden Rockets are ranked 209th).
Piketon has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.6 points over those games. As for Wellston, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Piketon will venture away from home to face off against Unioto at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wellston, they will head out to square off against Federal Hocking at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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