Fort Plain is 2-8 against Middleburgh since November of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Fort Plain Hilltoppers will head out on the road to face off against the Middleburgh Knights at 7:00 p.m. Fort Plain is hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Fort Plain scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They came out on top against Galway by a score of 48-35. That looming 48-35 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Fort Plain yet this season.
Dylan Keane was the offensive standout of the match as he dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds. The matchup was his third in a row with at least ten points. Nate Benson was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Meanwhile, Middleburgh's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Duanesburg, falling 95-51. Middleburgh has struggled against Duanesburg recently, as their match on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Fort Plain's victory bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Middleburgh, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Fort Plain beat Middleburgh 55-46 in their previous matchup back in February. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fort Plain since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
