After three games on the road, Middleburgh is heading back home. They will take on the Fort Plain Hilltoppers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Middleburgh has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Last Friday, Middleburgh had to suffer through a rough 95-51 loss at the hands of Duanesburg. While losing is never fun, Middleburgh can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 217th, while Duanesburg is ranked tenth).
Meanwhile, Fort Plain's six-game losing streak dating back to last season came to an end on Friday. They came out on top against Galway by a score of 48-35. Fort Plain's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Fort Plain found their leader in underclassman Dylan Keane, who dropped a double-double on 27 points and ten rebounds. The contest was Keane's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Nate Benson, who scored eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Middleburgh's loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which bumped their record down to 1-4. As for Fort Plain, their win bumped their record up to 1-5.
Middleburgh came up short against Fort Plain in their previous meeting back in February, falling 55-46. Will Middleburgh have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
