Manistique hasn't had much luck against Ishpeming recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Having just played yesterday, the Manistique Emeralds will get right back to it and host the Ishpeming Hematites at 7:15 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Manistique turned things around against Engadine on Thursday. They greeted the New Year with with a 46-31 victory over the Eagles. The Emeralds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Ishpeming blew past Jeffers, posting an 80-41 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Ishpeming's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Manistique, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Manistique came up short against Ishpeming when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 56-44. Can Manistique avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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