Piketon is 2-8 against Zane Trace since February of 2020 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The two teams will face off at 7:00 p.m. without much rest having both just played.
Piketon is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-46 heartbreaker at the hands of Huntington.
Meanwhile, Zane Trace came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19 points) and they left with even more momentum. They enjoyed a cozy 57-42 win over the Panthers. Given the Pioneers' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 190th, while the Panthers are ranked 434th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Zane Trace's win came from a few key players Piketon will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Landon Robinson, who went 7 of 11 en route to 16 points along with six assists and four blocks. Gunnar McCullough was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 boards.
Piketon's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Zane Trace, their victory bumped their record up to 11-2.
Piketon might still be hurting after the 57-32 loss they got from Zane Trace in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Robinson, who went 8 for 10 on his way to 21 points in addition to six assists and three steals. Now that Piketon knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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