The Groves Falcons will challenge the Rochester Falcons at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Last Thursday, Groves ended up a good deal behind Lake Orion and lost 60-43. The loss continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Dragons: they've now lost six in a row.
| 01/09/25 @ Lake Orion | 3 |
| 01/07/25 @ Clarenceville | 7 |
| 01/03/25 @ Pinckney | 3 |
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Harlem Simpson, who posted 13 points along with five boards and three steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacey Roy, who went 6 of 13 on her way to 13 points and three steals.
Even though they lost, Groves smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Rochester had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 34.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 47-20 victory over the Dragons. The Falcons have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Rochester's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-3. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 21.0 points per game. As for Groves, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Groves ended up a good deal behind Rochester in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, losing 41-27. Can Groves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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