The Springfield Blue Devils will head out on the road to take on the Archbold Blue Streaks at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Springfield is looking for their season's first win.
Last Thursday, Springfield took a blow against Clay, falling 75-47.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Hannah Schlacter, who dropped a double-double on 23 points and ten boards. She continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tessa Troutman, who posted seven points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Springfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Archbold's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell 57-48 to Delta.
Springfield's loss dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Archbold, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-4.
Springfield beat Archbold 46-33 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Springfield since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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