Dover is 1-9 against Pine Plains since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Dover Dragons will head out to take on the Pine Plains Bombers at 5:45 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Dover is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Mount Academy, falling 78-58. The Dragons were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-21.
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Despite their loss, Dover saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kayden Brinson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 boards, was perhaps the best of all. The dominant performance also gave Brinson a new career-high in steals (three). Another player making a difference was Jaheim Dixon, who posted 14 points in addition to three steals and three blocks.
Meanwhile, Pine Plains was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-59 heartbreaker at the hands of Millbrook.
Dover's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Pine Plains, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-7.
Dover was able to grind out a solid win over Pine Plains in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, winning 66-56. The rematch might be a little tougher for Dover since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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