Trenton hasn't had much luck against Carlson recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Trenton Trojans will head out to face off against the Carlson Marauders at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Trenton took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They came out on top against Roosevelt by a score of 58-47. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' Michigan basketball rankings (they are ranked 225th, while the Bears are ranked 665th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Carlson beat Anderson 50-46 on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Marauders.
Carlson's win came from a few key players Trenton will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Austin Saavedra, who posted eight points and nine rebounds. What's more, he also racked up four assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Matt MacBride, who earned 11 points.
Trenton pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.8 points per game. As for Carlson, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Trenton came up short against Carlson when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 60-55. Can Trenton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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