Springfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 67-59 to the Ashland Grizzlies. While losing is never fun, the Millers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Oregon basketball rankings (they are ranked 226th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 97th).
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 2-20. As for Ashland, with the victory, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 13-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will challenge North Eugene at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Millers' defense better be ready for this one: the Highlanders have averaged an impressive 68.2 points per game this season. As for Ashland, they will welcome Eagle Point at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Grizzlies will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.64 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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