Ambridge is 9-1 against Hopewell since January of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Ambridge Bridgers will head out on the road to take on the Hopewell Vikings at 7:30 p.m. Both teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Ambridge and eight for Hopewell.
Ambridge suffered their biggest defeat since December 15, 2023 on Tuesday. They took a serious blow against Lincoln Park Performing Arts, falling 85-50. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Ambridge in their matchups with Lincoln Park Performing Arts: they've now lost nine in a row.
Meanwhile, Hopewell had to suffer through a rough 75-41 loss at the hands of Beaver. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Hopewell has suffered against Beaver since February 20, 2021.
Ambridge has been struggling recently, as they've lost nine of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Hopewell, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-10.
Ambridge was able to grind out a solid win over Hopewell in their previous meeting on January 3rd, winning 53-45. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ambridge since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
