Locomotives
| 01/17/25 @ Stryker | 57-56 |
| 01/09/25 vs Holgate | 63-31 |
| 01/07/25 @ Lakewood Park Christian | 61-32 |
| 01/04/25 @ Bryan | 80-61 |
| 01/02/25 vs Edon | 65-46 |
| + 4 more games |
Montpelier came tearing into Friday's matchup with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 21.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They pulled ahead with a 57-56 photo finish over the Stryker Panthers. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 72-59 back in December of 2024.
Montpelier's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from C.J. Fidler, who posted 19 points. Kenneth Smeltzer was another key player, going 5 for 8 en route to 13 points along with five assists and five rebounds.
Montpelier's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.3 points per game. As for Stryker, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-8.
Montpelier didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 45-42 victory against Edgerton on the 18th. Stryker has also already played their next game, a 45-38 defeat against Tinora on the 18th.
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