After both having extra time off, the Canton Cobras and the Dakota Cougars will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Canton is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Canton came up short against Brighton two weeks ago, falling 49-28. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Cobras have suffered against the Bulldogs since January 4, 2022.
Meanwhile, Dakota lost to Anchor Bay at home by a 60-46 margin two weeks ago. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 222nd, while the Tars are ranked 60th).
Canton will need focus on slowing down Meadow Cameron, one of several Dakota players who made an impact when they last played. She posted 16 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Makayla Reed, who put up eight points and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Dakota smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 14 offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Dakota's record now sits at 3-3. As for Canton, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-3.
Canton skirted past Dakota 55-52 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Dakota's Samone Andrews, who went 9 of 12 on her way to 24 points and four steals. Now that she won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Canton to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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