Midlakes is 2-8 against Waterloo since December of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Screaming Eagles will be home for the holidays to greet the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Midlakes will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
If Midlakes beats Waterloo with 53 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Screaming Eagles secured a 53-49 W over Mynderse Academy on Tuesday. While the Screaming Eagles didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Finnan Damann
| 12/16/25 vs Mynderse Academy | 9 |
| 12/12/25 @ Penn Yan Academy | 10 |
| 12/10/25 @ Early College International | 12 |
| 12/05/25 vs Greece Olympia | 15 |
Midlakes found their leader in sophomore Finnan Damann, who almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine rebounds. Damann is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jesse Bennett, who posted 12 points and six assists.
Midlakes smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Waterloo lost to Palmyra-Macedon at home by a 55-39 margin on Tuesday.
Waterloo's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Midlakes, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Midlakes took a serious blow against Waterloo in their previous meeting back in January, falling 70-31. Will the Screaming Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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