This season hasn't been kind to the Pittsfield Panthers, who are still winless after their 11th game. They were outmatched by Newmarket at home and fell 71-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Pittsfield has suffered since December 8, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Pittsfield lost on Monday, one person who can't be blamed is Brayden Pelletier. Despite the final result, he scored 28 points.
Pittsfield bumped their record down to 0-11 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Newmarket, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pittsfield won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Mount Royal Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Mount Royal Academy has now lost nine straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 7. Newmarket won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Epping at 6:30 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Hampshire (Epping is ranked 48th, while Newmarket is ranked 69th).